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

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a Hazard Elimination & Safety construction project on FM 1497 in Lamar County, Texas, with an estimated contract value of $806,243. The work must be completed within 96 working days, and the project spans the segment of FM 1497 from SL 286 to FM 1184. This is a state-let construction contract issued under solicitation number 0688-03-031, with bids due on June 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time. All submissions must be filed electronically through the Electronic State Business Daily and the Electronic Bidding System, with no paper submissions accepted. The project falls under NAICS code 237310 for Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction and is subject to TxDOT standards, though specific technical specifications are referenced only through official bidding platforms and not detailed in the public advertisement. A DBE participation goal of 0.0% is established, and while no formal evaluation factors are published, award is expected to follow the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method consistent with TxDOT practices. The contract is structured as a fixed-price arrangement, with a payment guarantee of $16,000 included, and performance is to be rendered solely at the project site in Lamar County. Contract administration is handled through TxDOT’s Austin HQ, with Daniel Taylor in Paris, Texas, designated as the primary point of contact for inquiries. No detailed clause text from FAR Sections I, H, K, or M is available in the public materials, and no packaging, inspection criteria, invoicing methods, or designated contracting officer or technical representative information is provided. Bidders are directed to consult ESBD and the Electronic Bidding System for the complete solicitation package containing all technical, administrative, and contractual requirements.