STATE LET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, ECTOR CO, CONSTRUCT BRIDGE

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the construction of a bridge along US 385 in Ector County, Texas, with an estimated contract value of $46,211,492.52 under solicitation number 0229-01-042_0726. The project, classified under NAICS code 237310 for highway, street, and bridge construction, is administered as a State Let Contract with a required performance period of 480 working days. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Electronic State Business Daily and Electronic Bidding System by 1:00 PM Central Time on July 1, 2026, with proposals directed to TxDOT’s Austin headquarters. A $100,000 guaranty bond is mandated to ensure performance, and while the scope centers on bridge construction spanning one mile, detailed technical specifications, inspection protocols, packaging requirements, and invoicing procedures are not included in the public notice and are expected to be found in official supplemental documents accessible via the designated bidding portals. No specific evaluation factors, award basis, or socioeconomic set-asides are indicated beyond a zero percent DBE goal, and no key personnel, security clearances, or contract options are referenced. The sole administrative contact listed is Valerie Alvarado at the Odessa district office, though her official role as a contracting officer, representative, or technical coordinator is not designated. Funding is supported by an agency code of 601 and project number F 2B25(098), but no Treasury Account Symbols, accounting classification numbers, or payment processing details are provided. All compliance, technical, and procedural requirements must be confirmed through the ESBD and Electronic Bidding System platforms, which serve as the sole authoritative sources for the complete solicitation package.