STATE LET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, KAUFMAN CO, BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids for a State Let construction contract to replace a bridge on US 80 in Kaufman County. The project, identified as BR 2B26(100), has an estimated construction cost of $55,675,966. Bids must be received by 1:00 PM on October 6, 2026, and will be opened at the same time. No DBE goal is required (0%). The contract includes a $100,000 guaranty requirement. Interested parties should direct questions to Nicholas Wadlington. • Scope: Complete demolition and replacement of the existing bridge structure over Buffalo Creek on US 80. • Location: Kaufman County, TX (US 80 WBML/EBML at Buffalo Creek). • Estimated Cost: $55.7 M. • Bid Deadline: 1:00 PM, 6 Oct 2026 (mail or deliver to TxDOT Austin HQ). • Guarantees: $100,000 performance guaranty. • No specific DBE participation required. • Contact for inquiries: Nicholas Wadlington, (972) 962‑7201.