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

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a hazard elimination and safety improvement project on State Highway 495 in Hidalgo County, with an estimated cost of $631,956.66. This contract is part of a state-led construction initiative aimed at enhancing roadway safety through targeted infrastructure upgrades, and it is open to qualified contractors responding to solicitation number 0865-01-118_0926. Proposals must be submitted by September 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM Central Time, with the solicitation posted on August 7, 2026, and all work to be performed within the designated region along SH 495 in Texas. The contract is administered under the State of Texas procurement system, with no set-aside classification applied, and no NAICS code specified. Primary communication for inquiries and submissions is through the Texas Department of Transportation’s office, reachable at 512-416-2498. All performance of the work must occur in Hidalgo County, Texas, and interested parties can access additional details and submit responses via the Texas SmartBuy portal. The project underscores the state’s commitment to reducing roadway hazards and improving transportation safety for the traveling public in the region.