TxDOT Aviation Division- Notice to Bidders

The contract involves constructing airport improvements across multiple Texas locations, primarily focusing on replacing the airfield electrical system, including MIRLs, electrical vaults, signage, and beacon towers. Bids are due by 1 PM on September 24, 2025, and must be submitted sealed to the TxDOT Aviation Division in Austin, clearly marked as "Bid Proposal." The project is federally regulated, requiring compliance with 49 CFR Part 26 (DBE participation goal of 2%), Executive Order 11246, and other federal standards. Bidders must include a complete bid package with a bid form, bid bond (2%), certifications (debarment, Buy American, non-segregated facilities), and a DBE participation plan, which is due within five days of bid opening. The procurement emphasizes responsible and responsive bidding, with the lowest responsible bidder being awarded the contract, which is likely a firm-fixed-price type. Post-award, all contract administration activities—including submission of pay requests, change orders, certified payroll, and reports—must be conducted electronically through TxDOT’s eGrants system. The contractor is also required to participate in federal and state compliance programs, submit necessary certifications, and adhere to wage and nondiscrimination regulations. The project schedule, detailed line-item costs, and technical specifications are available through TxDOT’s online plan sets and forms, which bidders are responsible for obtaining and reviewing. The process includes a virtual pre-bid conference scheduled for September 10, 2025, and the owner reserves the right to reject any bids or waive technicalities in the best interest of the project.