The department must publish notice of the time and place at which bids on contracts will be read and awarded. The department posts online advertisement at ESBD and on TXDOT.gov.

TxDOT advertises all state construction and maintenance projects more than $25,000 on the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) system that is maintained by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts no less than 21 days prior to bid opening.

Bids are received through the department online electronic bidding system iCX. Electronic bid bonds are required. A secure online administrative account is set up for bidders; account set up can be facilitated by surety agents using department-approved electronic bond clearinghouses.

Refer to TxDOT.gov Contract Letting webpage and TxDOT’s

Letting Manual

for additional details on advance notice of construction projects