TxDOT Aviation Division- Notice to Bidders

The solicitation issued by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Aviation Division, titled "TxDOT Aviation Division - Notice to Bidders," invites bids for construction work at Cox Field Airport in Paris, Texas. The project scope involves the installation of AvGas and Jet A fuel storage tanks, with a base engineer's estimate of approximately $810,000 and an additive alternate valued at $575,000, totaling an estimated contract value near $1.385 million. Compliance with federal and state regulations is mandated throughout the work, including Buy American provisions, certification requirements regarding debarment and suspension, non-segregated facilities certification, and adherence to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation rules under 49 CFR Part 26. Bidders must submit a comprehensive package containing a bid form, bid bond with power of attorney, relevant certifications, and a DBE participation plan or a good faith effort certification if DBE goals are unmet. Electronic submission protocols require post-award documentation such as pay requests and certified payroll to be uploaded via TxDOT's eGrants system. The solicitation does not include standardized federal contract clauses, formal FAR numbering, or a defined evaluation framework; instead, it references Texas-specific contractual compliance documents relevant to Aviation Improvement Program contracts supported by the FAA. Administrative requirements such as bid bonds, payment and performance bonds, and mandatory pre-bid conference attendance on April 23, 2026, are part of the procurement process. Bid proposals must be received by 2:00 PM on May 21, 2026, clearly marked as "Bid Proposal," and submitted to TxDOT Aviation Division’s Austin office. Inspection and acceptance of work will be conducted at Cox Field, with oversight by TxDOT officials and technical representatives. While the contract period of performance and contract type are unspecified, adherence to Executive Order 11246, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and TxDOT construction standards governs the project execution. The solicitation focuses predominantly on administrative, compliance, and procedural elements, requiring strict bid package conformity to state and federal aviation construction regulations.