STATE LET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, ELLIS CO, SEAL COAT, PAVEMENT MARKINGS, MILL & INLAY HMAC

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting sealed bids for a state let construction contract covering seal coat, pavement markings, and mill & inlay work on Interstate 45 in Ellis County. The project spans approximately 34 miles, with an estimated construction cost of $18.38 million and a required completion time of 241 working days. Bids must be received by 1:00 PM on October 7, 2026. The contract includes a $100,000 guaranty and a DBE goal of 0 %. • Scope: Seal coating, pavement marking, milling and inlay of HMAC (Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete) on IH‑45. • Length: ~34 mi across multiple segments and intersecting county roads. • Estimated cost: $18,377,217.80. • Completion schedule: 241 working days from award. • Bid submission: Mail or deliver to TxDOT Austin HQ, deadline 1 PM Oct 7 2026. • Guarantees: $100,000 performance bond. • No DBE participation required (0 % goal). • Contact for questions: Lane Selman, (682) 444‑9424.