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

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a Hazard Elimination and Safety construction project on FM 2220 in Hidalgo County, Texas, with an estimated cost of $1,012,070. The project involves safety improvements along designated segments of FM 2220 between 6 Mile Rd. and Harvard Ave., with potential work extending to FM 1015, US 83, and US 281 across Hidalgo, Willacy, and Cameron Counties. The contract requires completion within 128 working days, though specific start and end dates are not provided. The solicitation, identified by control number 2094-01-073 and STP 2026(713)HES, was posted on May 8, 2026, with bids due by June 3, 2026, submitted electronically through the Electronic State Business Daily portal. While the overall scope includes roadway hazard mitigation such as signage, guardrails, and pavement enhancements, detailed technical specifications, performance standards, or inspection criteria are not included in the solicitation and are expected to be referenced from TxDOT's official manuals and addenda. The contract does not specify a contract type, payment method, invoicing system, or clause structure under federal acquisition regulations, indicating it follows state-level procedures rather than federal FAR protocols. A DBE goal of 0.0% is noted, and all submissions must be directed to the TxDOT headquarters in Austin or the Pharr field office, with Jesus Noriega as the designated contact for inquiries. No award basis, evaluation factors, or special requirements such as key personnel or options are outlined, suggesting the award will be based on lowest responsive bid without formal trade-off analysis.