STATE LET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, WHARTON CO, CONVERT NON-FREEWAY

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the conversion of a non-freeway section of US 59 in Wharton County, with an estimated project cost of $240,432,788.90. The contract, identified by solicitation number 0089-07-166_0826, is open for bid through August 5, 2026, with proposals due by 7:00 PM Central Time. This is a state-led construction initiative under the SLED classification, aimed at transforming an existing roadway segment into a higher-capacity or differently configured facility, likely to improve traffic flow, safety, or connectivity along one of Texas’s major transport corridors. The work will take place entirely within Wharton County, Texas, along US 59, and all proposals must be submitted through the Texas SmartBuy portal. The primary point of contact for inquiries is listed with a phone number for the Texas Department of Transportation’s central office in Austin, providing a direct channel for potential bidders seeking clarification or additional details prior to submission.