STATE LET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, TAYLOR CO, BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for bicycle and pedestrian improvements along FM 3438 in Taylor County, Texas, from Military Drive to US 277, with an estimated contract value of $319,006.50. The project requires construction work to be completed within 54 working days from the start date and includes infrastructure enhancements such as sidewalks, bike lanes, and related safety features consistent with TxDOT standards. Bids are due by 1:00 PM on July 2, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and Electronic Bidding System; physical submissions must be delivered to the TxDOT headquarters at 6230 E Stassney Ln, Austin, TX. The contract is administered under TxDOT’s authority, with no set-aside provisions or DBE goals specified, and a performance guaranty of $6,000.00 is required from the selected bidder. Inspection and acceptance responsibilities lie solely with the government, and compliance with TxDOT construction specifications, plans, and any issued addenda is mandatory. The contracting office can be reached at 512-416-2498, with Bryce Turentine listed as the point of contact for questions. While the solicitation provides the overall scope and monetary estimate, detailed technical specifications, contract clauses, evaluation factors, packaging requirements, and full contract administration details are not included in the public notice and must be obtained through the official bid package via the ESBD system.