STATE LET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, COLLIN CO, INSTALL FIBER OPTIC CABLE ITS

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the installation of fiber optic cable for Intelligent Transportation Systems along US 75 in Collin County, with an estimated contract cost of $3,140,076.50. This state-led construction contract, identified by solicitation number 0047-06-178_0926, is targeted toward contractors capable of executing complex telecommunications infrastructure projects on a major highway corridor. The proposal must be submitted by September 3, 2026, and the contract will be executed under the authority of the State of Texas, with performance required entirely within the state. The solicitation is issued through the Texas SmartBuy portal, with the primary point of contact listed as a TxDOT representative reachable at 512-416-2498. No set-aside provisions or NAICS codes are specified, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified bidders without preference for small, minority, or other designated business categories. The project involves deploying fiber optic infrastructure to support advanced traffic management and communication systems, aligning with statewide efforts to modernize transportation networks. All work must be completed in accordance with TxDOT standards and specifications for highway-related telecommunications installations.