TxDOT Aviation Division is soliciting sealed bids for airport construction improvements at Major Samuel B. Cornelius Field in Spearman, Hansford County, TX.
Bids are due by 2:00 PM on November 10, 2026, and the Engineer's Estimate of Probable Cost for the Base Bid is $1,680,462.37.
The work consists of airfield electrical improvements.
The issuing agency is the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
Bids must be submitted via sealed bid and delivered to Kelle Chancey at TxDOT Aviation Division.
A Pre-Bid conference will be held on October 27, 2026 at Spearman City Hall.
Requirement: A cashier's check, money order, teller's check, or bid bond in the amount of two percent (2%) of the total bid price must accompany each bid as a guarantee.
Requirement: The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, each in the full amount of the contract price.
Requirement: The Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) Goal is 0%.
Requirement: Minimum wage rates have been predetermined as required by law and are set forth in the specifications.
Bonding
Performance & Payment Bond: each in the full…
Pre-bid
Oct 27
Participation goal
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Method
Sealed Bid
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Bid Bondtwo percent (2%) of the total bid price
70% match confidenceFrom the documents“of two percent (2%) of the total bid price stated in the bid, made payable without recourse to TxDOT Aviation, Agent for the Owner or a bid bond in the same amount from TxDOT Solicitation No.: NTB2504SPEAR00067 TxDOT CSJ/Project No.: 2504SPEAR a reliable corporate surety authorized to do business in the State of Texas”
Performance & Payment BondAmount not stated in the notice
70% match confidenceFrom the documents“The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond with the Power of Attorney and claim page, each in the full amount of the contract price, executed by a surety company or surety companies authorized to execute surety bonds under and in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.”
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Source: Texas SmartBuy (ESBD) (solicitation NTB2504SPEAR00067), retrieved via the Texas Comptroller Electronic State Business Daily. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.
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