TxDOT Aviation Division - Addenda

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the rehabilitation of Runway 17/35 and its associated parallel taxiway and runway connectors at Albany Municipal Airport, with an estimated contract value of $5,150,000. This construction solicitation, identified as NTB2608ALBNY00065, requires sealed bids submitted by 1:00 PM on June 11, 2026, to the TxDOT Aviation Division in Austin, Texas. Bidders must provide a bid security equal to two percent of their total bid amount, in the form of a cashier’s check, money order, teller’s check, or a bid bond issued by a surety company authorized to operate in Texas. Successful bidders are required to furnish both a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each equal to the full contract value, executed by a Texas-authorized surety. Compliance with the HUB Subcontracting Plan under Texas Government Code §2161.252 is mandatory; proposals lacking an up-to-date HUB Subcontracting Plan, or those deemed not developed in good faith, will be rejected without further consideration. Bidders are also encouraged to maximize VetHUB utilization consistent with statewide HUB goals outlined in 34 Texas Administrative Code §20.284. All bidders must certify compliance with the eGrants electronic grant management system by signing the bid form, and the awarded contractor must use this system to submit all contract documents, pay requests, change orders, certified payroll, DBE/HUB reports, and insurance certificates. Minimum wage rates are predetermined as required by law and detailed in the published specifications, while technical drawings and specifications are available for free through TxDOT’s Plans Online portal or from approved reproduction companies. The solicitation enforces compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, ensuring equal opportunity for disadvantaged business enterprises without discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on May 27, 2026, at Albany City Hall, and inquiries about the bid documents should be directed to Kelle Chancey, while technical questions should be addressed to Casey Coley, P.E. The state reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive minor irregularities if deemed in the best interest of the public.