STATE LET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, MOTLEY CO, BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the complete replacement of a bridge along State Highway 70 in Motley County, Texas, spanning the Quitaque River and Little Red River, with an estimated contract value of $3,693,556.57. The project, identified by solicitation number 0105-04-047 and control number BR 2026(651), requires full demolition of the existing structure and construction of a new bridge meeting current TxDOT design and safety standards, along with restoration of highway alignment and roadway approaches. Performance is expected to be completed within 243 working days, with the place of performance located along SH 70 in Motley and Hall Counties. The solicitation was posted on May 8, 2026, and bids are due by 1:00 PM on June 2, 2026, to be submitted electronically through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) or via physical delivery to the TxDOT headquarters in Austin. No small business set aside or disadvantaged business enterprise participation goal is specified, as the DBE goal is set at 0.0%. The contract type is consistent with a fixed-price construction solicitation typical for state infrastructure projects, though detailed clause language, evaluation factors, inspection criteria, packaging requirements, and line-item pricing data are not included in the available documentation. Contract administration oversight is assigned to TxDOT District 25 Headquarters, with Matthew Herbstritt listed as the primary point of contact for technical inquiries. While general project specifications and performance requirements are contextualized, comprehensive technical details and contract terms are expected to be contained within the full proposal package accessible through the ESBD platform.