STATE LET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, WILSON CO, WIDEN ROAD - ADD LANES

This Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) State Let solicitation seeks a qualified contractor to widen US 87 in Wilson County, adding additional lanes over a 4.149‑mile stretch. The project, identified as Control Number 0143‑03‑049, has an estimated construction cost of $47,441,025.10 and requires completion within 565 working days. A performance guaranty of $100,000 is required. Bids must be submitted by 1:00 PM on October 7, 2026, and will be opened at the same time. The contract is a traditional design‑build or design‑bid‑build construction effort, with no Small Business Enterprise (SBE) goal. • Scope: Road widening, lane addition, associated earthwork, pavement, drainage, and signage for US 87. • Location: Wilson County, Texas, from the Bexar/Wilson County line to FM 1346. • Length: 4.149 mi (approximately 6.68 km). • Estimated Cost: $47.44 M. • Completion Time: 565 working days (≈ 22 months). • Guaranty Requirement: $100,000. • Bid Deadline: 1:00 PM, 7 Oct 2026 (mail or deliver to TxDOT Austin HQ). • Contact for questions: JEB SMITH, (830) 609‑0707.