STATE LET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, JIM WELLS CO, BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the replacement of a bridge on County Road 308 in Jim Wells County, Texas, with an estimated cost of $915,014.80. The project scope involves constructing a new bridge between AA03-08 Agua Dulce Creek and 1.10 miles south of FM 624, with a required performance period of 123 working days. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and the Electronic Bidding System by the deadline of June 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM. The solicitation, identified as 0916-37-038, is classified as a state let construction contract under NAICS code 237310 and assumes a firm fixed price structure. A performance guarantee of $18,000 is required to ensure timely and compliant execution. The place of performance is exclusively in Jim Wells County, Texas, and all inspection and acceptance activities will be conducted by TxDOT at the project site. While specific technical specifications, packaging requirements, or detailed clauses are not provided in the available data, bidders are directed to consult the official ESBD portal for full project documents, addenda, and compliance standards, including adherence to TxDOT regulations and applicable transportation construction codes. The contract includes a 0.0% DBE participation goal, and no socioeconomic set-asides or additional certifications are specified. Contract administration details such as payment offices, COR/COTR designations, and invoicing methods are not explicitly outlined, but inquiries should be directed to Roberto Jimenez in Karnes City, Texas. The estimated cost represents the total project value, with no line-item pricing or option structures disclosed in the solicitation.