LOCAL LET MAINTENANCE CONTRACT, SHELBY CO, TREE REMOVAL

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a tree removal project along US Highway 0059 in Shelby County, Texas, with an estimated contract value of $163,825.00. This is a waived local let maintenance contract, open only to prequalified contractors, and bids must be submitted electronically through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and Electronic Bidding System by August 12, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. The work must be completed within 365 calendar days from the project start date, with a performance guarantee of $3,000 required to ensure timely completion. Performance is limited to designated areas along the highway, and no additional roadway modifications are included in the scope. The contract is administered by the Lufkin District Maintenance Contract Office, with payment processing handled through the same office located at 1805 N Timberland Dr, Lufkin, TX. The project uses a control number of 6503-42-001 and is classified under NAICS code 113310. No detailed line-item pricing, packaging requirements, inspection criteria, or specific contract clauses were provided in the solicitation documents, and the award is expected to be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology due to the routine nature of the work. All bidders must rely on the ESBD and Electronic Bidding System for official notices, addenda, and submission guidelines, and questions should be directed to Randal Cooper at the provided phone number.