STATE LET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, GALVESTON CO, HAZARD ELIMINATION & SAFETY

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a hazard elimination and safety improvement project on FM 517 in Galveston County, with an estimated contract value of $3,256,548.60. The work scope includes physical enhancements to improve roadway safety, such as installation or upgrading of signage, guardrails, and potential lane reconfigurations, with all tasks required to be completed within 180 working days from the notice to proceed. The project is limited to segments between FM 646 and SH 3, extending to SH 146 and FM 1765 to SH 146, and performance is expected to occur entirely within the designated highway corridor in Texas. Bidders must submit proposals electronically via the Electronic State Business Daily and the Electronic Bidding System by the deadline of July 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time, and must provide a surety bond of $65,000 as a performance guaranty. The solicitation specifies a 0.0 percent Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal and implies a firm-fixed-price contract structure consistent with standard Texas state construction practices. Compliance with TxDOT Standard Specifications, including references to MUTCD and AASHTO guidelines, is expected, though full technical details are only available through the official electronic bid documents. Inspection and acceptance are to be conducted on-site by the Texas Department of Transportation, with no additional special contract requirements, options, or socioeconomic set-asides identified beyond the stated terms. The contract was posted on June 4, 2026, and all relevant information, including addenda and updated specifications, must be obtained from the designated electronic platforms as official communications supersede any publicly accessible web content.