STATE LET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, DALLAS CO, INSTALL ILLUMINATION

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the installation of illumination infrastructure along State Highway 12 in Dallas County, with an estimated project cost of $3,098,427.50. This contract, identified by solicitation number 0581-01-177_0826, is a state-led construction initiative aimed at enhancing roadway safety and visibility through the deployment of new lighting systems. The solicitation was posted on July 10, 2026, and responses are due by August 6, 2026, at 7:00 PM Central Time. All work must be performed within Dallas County, Texas, and the contract falls under the SLED classification, indicating it is administered by a state, local, or educational government entity. The primary point of contact for inquiries is available at 512-416-2498, and additional details can be accessed through the official Texas SmartBuy portal. There is no specified set-aside classification for small businesses or other demographic categories, and no NAICS code is provided, suggesting the scope is broadly defined to allow qualified contractors to compete without restrictive categorical limitations. This project represents a significant investment in public infrastructure, with the expectation that the awarded contractor will deliver a fully compliant, durable, and code-adherent illumination system meeting all state transportation standards.