STATE LET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, BELL CO, CONSTRUCT NEW ROAD

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids for the construction of a new 1.99‑mile segment of State Highway SL‑121 in Bell County. The project, identified by control number 2502‑01‑024, has an estimated cost of $24.68 million and requires completion within 540 working days. Bidders must submit sealed bids by 1:00 PM on October 6, 2026 to the TxDOT Austin headquarters. No DBE participation requirement is imposed. The contract includes a performance guaranty of $100,000. • Scope: earthwork, pavement, drainage, signage, and related highway construction from IH‑14 to IH‑35. • Location: Bell County, Texas; project number F 2B26(065). • Schedule: 540 working days from contract award; bid deadline 10/6/2026, 1:00 PM. • Estimated cost: $24,679,268.85. • Mandatory guaranty: $100,000. • No DBE goal (0%). • Bids delivered to TxDOT Austin HQ, Stassney Office, 6230 E Stassney Ln, RM MIC3.02, Austin, TX 78744‑3147. • Contact for questions: Michael Yates, (512) 416‑2498.