STATE LET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, JIM WELLS CO, SEAL COAT

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids for a state let construction contract to apply seal coat to multiple segments of State Highway 44 and related roadways in Jim Wells County, Texas. The work includes seal‑coating approximately 0.13 mi east of CR 145 and numerous other short sections listed in the advertisement, with an estimated total cost of $12,735,110.10. The contract requires a 59‑working‑day completion period and a performance guaranty of $100,000. Bids must be received by 1:00 PM on October 6, 2026; they will be opened at the same time. The award date has not been posted. The solicitation includes a DBE goal of 0 % and does not specify any mandatory pre‑bid meetings or site visits. • Scope: Seal‑coat application on SH 44 and adjoining segments (multiple short sections). • Estimated contract value: $12.7 million. • Completion time: 59 working days after award. • Bid deadline: 1:00 PM, October 6, 2026 (mail or deliver to TxDOT Austin HQ). • Guarantee: $100,000 performance bond. • Contact for questions: Nick Novosad, (830) 780‑3993. • No pre‑bid meeting or mandatory site visit indicated.