STATE LET CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, HARRIS CO, HAZARD ELIMINATION & SAFETY
601
Solicitation 1685-05-140_0826·Texas ESBD
- Posted
- July 9, 2026
- Due
- August 5, 2026
Sam's plain-English summary
This is a construction contract opportunity with Harris County for hazard elimination and safety work. Your bid is due by August 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time—this is a normal timeline, not rushed. The solicitation provides minimal details beyond the title and category, so you'll need to contact the agency (601) directly to understand the full scope, any bonding or insurance requirements, and other key terms. Common reasons bids get rejected on construction contracts like this include: failing to meet bonding or insurance requirements (if required), submitting incomplete paperwork, missing the deadline, not being properly licensed for the work type in Texas, and submitting bids that don't follow the specified format or don't adequately address the hazard elimination and safety requirements. You likely qualify if: You are a construction contractor licensed in Texas, experienced in hazard elimination and safety work, capable of obtaining performance and payment bonds if required, and carry appropriate general liability and workers' compensation insurance.
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Scope
This is a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) state-let construction contract in Harris County for Hazard Elimination & Safety improvements along State Highway 6. The work involves highway/road construction and safety improvements with an estimated cost of approximately $2.2 million.
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- Response deadline
- August 5, 2026
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