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April 30, 2009

 

TxDOT Approves First Group of Stimulus Project Contracts

 AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) accepted construction contract bids for the first group of transportation projects funded by the recently-enacted American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA).

The bids were completed April 22 at a contract letting session held at TxDOT headquarters. The Texas Transportation Commission gave final approval to the contracts today at its monthly meeting.

TxDOT will award contracts for 200 construction maintenance projects resulting in a $274 million-expenditure in ARRA funds. These construction contracts are projected to support an estimated 2,655 jobs throughout the state.

Final contract prices can change due to a number of variables unable to be determined before work orders for actual construction are completed. Work orders for construction are issued 30 to 45 days after contracts are awarded to contract bidders.

Work must begin within 30 days after contractors receive work orders.

TxDOT will award additional contracts for ARRA-funded projects in the coming months.

Bids are accepted online.

See awarded contracts.

The Texas Department of Transportation
The Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for maintaining nearly 80,000 miles of road and for supporting aviation, rail and public transportation across the state. TxDOT and its 15,000 employees strive to empower local leaders to solve local transportation problems, and to use new financial tools, including tolling and public-private partnerships, to reduce congestion and pave the way for future economic growth while enhancing safety, improving air quality and preserving the value of the state's transportation assets. Find out more at www.txdot.gov.