Construction Procurement Bids in Texas
23 open construction procurement opportunities
Top agencies posting construction bids in Texas: Texas Electronic State Business Daily,Austin Transit Partnership,Texas A&M University,Federal Government (SAM.gov),JPS Health Network (Fort Worth).
Construction procurement in Texas
Texas government construction procurement is the second-largest state market after California by dollar volume, driven by rapid population growth requiring new schools, roads, water infrastructure, and public buildings. The biggest buyers are TxDOT (highway/bridge, $6B+ annual capital), Texas Water Development Board (water infrastructure), Texas Facilities Commission (state building construction), University of Texas System (14 institutions with ongoing capital), Texas A&M System, large ISDs (Houston, Dallas, Cypress-Fairbanks, Northside), and major city/county capital programs (Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth).
Texas uses several procurement methods under Government Code Chapters 2166/2267/2269: Competitive Sealed Bidding (traditional low-bid), Competitive Sealed Proposals (best-value RFP), Construction Manager-at-Risk (increasingly common), Design-Build (used on complex projects and increasingly on transportation), and Job Order Contracting. TxDOT uses low-bid for most highway construction with pre-qualification. Universities and school districts increasingly use CM-at-Risk to control risk on large capital programs.
Texas HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) participation is enforced on state construction contracts through utilization goals set by the Comptroller (32% combined across categories). Primes on state contracts over $100K must document HUB subcontracting efforts. Federal-aid highway work uses DBE goals set by TxDOT (typically 10-15% depending on project). School district construction under CSP or CMAR often has local-hire preferences and workforce diversity requirements.
Common questions — Construction in Texas
What is TxDOT pre-qualification and how do I get it?
TxDOT requires pre-qualification for prime contractors bidding on state highway construction. Application form (Form 15) requires audited financials, schedule of past TxDOT and similar work, list of key personnel, insurance and bonding capacity. TxDOT assigns a maximum bidding capacity per work class. Pre-qualification is renewed annually. Detailed process at txdot.gov/business/contractors/prequalification-help.html. Sub-primes generally don't need TxDOT pre-qualification.
Does Texas require CSP over low-bid for construction?
Depends on the buyer + project. Texas Government Code allows several methods: Competitive Sealed Bidding (traditional low-bid, still used by TxDOT for highway work), Competitive Sealed Proposals (best-value RFP — increasingly used for buildings), CMAR, Design-Build, and Job Order Contracting. School districts frequently use CSP or CMAR for new construction. State agencies use Chapter 2166 (state buildings) which allows all methods. Choice of method is up to the buyer and often published in the annual capital improvement plan.
What are Texas HUB goals for construction contracts?
Texas HUB participation is targeted at 32% combined across all categories, with construction sub-goals typically 21.1% for heavy construction and 33% for building construction (goals published by Comptroller). Primes on state contracts over $100K must submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan and demonstrate good-faith efforts to meet goals. HUB certification is issued by the Texas Comptroller (comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/programs/hub). Non-HUB primes typically team with HUB-certified specialty subs (MWBE trade contractors) to meet goals.
Open Construction bids in Texas
Bid NO. 26-13 A.J. Brown WWTP – Chlorine Storage Building Rehabilitation
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts 0 Keyword TXMAS Term TCI WorkQuest, Inc. NIGP Commodity Code Part # Search Login Home Contracts Vendor Government Transparency Help Electronic State Business Dail...
TDCJ - Memorial Unit - Procurement of AHU and HVAC Accessories
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RFQ: Operations and Maintenance Facility Progressive Design-Build Solicitation
Back to Bid Search RFQ: Operations and Maintenance Facility Progressive Design-Build Solicitation Q-1674 Closed Bid Information Documents Addenda/Emails Q&A Prospective Bidders Subcontractor Ads Bid R...
RFQ: Civils, Rail, Stations and Systems Progressive Design-Build Solicitation
Back to Bid Search RFQ: Civils, Rail, Stations and Systems Progressive Design-Build Solicitation Q-1105 Closed Bid Information Documents Addenda/Emails Q&A Prospective Bidders Subcontractor Ads Bid Re...
RFI: Operations and Maintenance Facility Progressive Design-Build Solicitation
Back to Bid Search RFI: Operations and Maintenance Facility Progressive Design-Build Solicitation R-0415 Closed Bid Information Documents Addenda/Emails Q&A Prospective Bidders Subcontractor Ads Bid R...
LOCAL LET MAINTENANCE CONTRACT, COLLIN CO, RAISED PAVEMENT MARKERS
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LOCAL LET MAINTENANCE CONTRACT, COLLIN CO, HYDRAULIC CEMENT
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many construction procurement bids are available in Texas?
There are currently 23 open construction procurement opportunities in Texas. These include RFPs, RFQs, ITBs, and other solicitation types from government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other public organizations.
Which Texas agencies post the most construction bids?
The top agencies posting construction bids in Texas include Texas Electronic State Business Daily, Austin Transit Partnership, Texas A&M University, Federal Government (SAM.gov), JPS Health Network (Fort Worth). Each of these issues multiple solicitations per month and is tracked continuously by ProcureTap.
How do I bid on construction contracts in Texas?
Browse the construction opportunities listed above, click on a bid title to view the full solicitation on the issuing organization's website, then follow their submission instructions. Most government agencies and institutions require vendor registration before submitting a response.
How often are new construction bids posted?
New construction procurement opportunities are posted daily by government agencies, universities, hospitals, and other organizations across Texas. Our system checks for new bids every 6 hours to ensure you see the latest opportunities.