STATE LET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, BELL CO, INSTALL ILLUMINATION

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a state let construction contract to install illumination along IH 14 in Bell County, with work limits extending from Jasper Dr to Rosewood Dr. The estimated contract value is $3,792,762.86, and the project must be completed within 126 working days. The solicitation, identified as 0231-03-156 and tied to project number STP 2026(492)VRU, falls under NAICS code 237310 for highway and street construction. Bids must be submitted by 1:00 PM on June 3, 2026, and will be opened at the same time, with submissions required to be mailed or delivered to the TxDOT headquarters in Austin. Bidders are directed to use the Electronic State Business Daily and Electronic Bidding System as the official sources for solicitation details. A guaranty of $76,000 is required, and while the contract specifies the place of performance in Texas and includes no set-aside provisions or DBE goals, it lacks detailed specifications for inspection criteria, packaging requirements, evaluation factors, or itemized pricing. Information on contract administration, representations from offerors, and technical deliverables is not provided in the solicitation materials. All inquiries should be directed to Michael Yates at the provided contact numbers.