TxDOT Aviation Division - Addenda

The Texas Department of Transportation, through its Aviation Division, is soliciting bids for pavement rehabilitation and electrical improvements at the Palestine Municipal Airport under solicitation number NTB2610PALST00025, with a bid submission deadline of June 25, 2026. The estimated contract value ranges from $4,340,875.00 for the base bid to $4,900,625.00 when including an additive alternate. Bidders must submit a sealed proposal including a completed Bid Form, a Bid Bond equaling two percent of the total bid price accompanied by the Power of Attorney and claim notice page, Required Language for AIP Contracts, and multiple certifications including Debarment, Buy American, Non-Segregated Facilities, and a DBE Participation Plan. Although the DBE goal is set at zero percent, bidders are still required to comply with 49 CFR Part 26 and Executive Order 11246, and must use designated TxDOT forms for any DBE commitments or good faith efforts. Proposals must be delivered to Kelle Chancey at TxDOT Aviation’s Austin office by 2:00 PM on the due date, and any bid received late will be returned unopened. The work involves runway 18-36 pavement rehabilitation and associated electrical improvements, with all plan sets available free of charge through TxDOT’s Plans Online portal. Successful bidders must provide Performance and Payment Bonds in the full contract amount, executed by a surety authorized in Texas, and comply with prevailing wage requirements. Awarded contractors are required to utilize TxDOT’s eGrants electronic system for all project administration, including submitting pay requests, change orders, certified payroll, DBE/HUB reports, and insurance certificates. Signing the Bid Form certifies compliance with eGrants system requirements. Bidders must also adhere to federal statutes including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Aviation Safety and Capacity Expansion Act of 1990. Technical inquiries should be directed to Tom Hart, P.E., while general questions regarding the solicitation must be addressed to Kelle Chancey at the provided contact number. Failure to submit any of the required documentation in full will result in a bid being deemed nonresponsive, and the agency reserves the right to reject any bid or waive minor technicalities if deemed in the best interest of the state.