STATE LET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, PANOLA CO, WIDEN ROAD - ADD SHOULDERS

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a road widening project on FM 123 in Panola County, Texas, to add shoulders along a 2.966-mile segment extending from US 79 to FM 31S. The estimated contract value is $1,973,067.92, with performance required to be completed within 141 working days following contract award. The solicitation, identified by number 0731-01-058 and project code SSW 731-1-58, was posted on June 4, 2026, with bids due by 1:00 PM on July 1, 2026, and opening immediately thereafter. Submission must be made electronically through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and Electronic Bidding System, which are the sole authoritative sources for bid information, including any addenda. The contract is classified under NAICS code 237310 and is administered by TxDOT, with the primary point of contact for inquiries being Jacob Vise at (903) 935-2809, and administrative inquiries directed to the Austin HQ office at (512) 416-2498. A $39,000 guaranty is required to ensure timely performance. No line-item pricing, delivery terms, packaging requirements, or formal inspection criteria are specified in the available documentation, indicating that full contract terms reside within the official bid package on ESBD. The agency requires compliance with TxDOT construction standards, though specific manuals are not cited. The solicitation does not include details on evaluation factors, award basis, contract administration data such as payment addresses or invoicing methods, or affirmative representations from offerors, and all such information is expected to be contained in the complete proposal materials accessible through the official electronic bidding portals. No contract type is identified, but state-level construction lets typically follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable model. No special requirements, options, or conflict of interest clauses are listed, and neither the contracting officer nor technical representative roles are formally named in the public notice.