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Court authorizes invitation for bids for EMS Station 2 parking lot project; TxDOT funds to pay construction
Summary
The Washington County Commissioners Court voted to advertise and solicit sealed bids for a parking‑lot and drainage project at EMS Station 2, funded with proceeds from a TxDOT property acquisition.
The Washington County Commissioners Court voted to advertise and solicit sealed bids for a parking‑lot project at EMS Station 2, using proceeds from a Texas Department of Transportation property acquisition.
County staff said TxDOT paid the county $349,000 for property in front of the EMS building during a right‑of‑way acquisition and that those funds will be used toward paving a new rear parking area and addressing a drainage problem that has required culvert replacement in the past. Road and Bridge staff scoped the work and provided specifications for a paved rear parking area and drainage improvements.
Officials said the project is expected to meet the county’s sealed‑bid threshold (above $50,000). The court set the bid due date and opening date as Feb. 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.; the date of award was left to be determined. The court voted to proceed with advertising and bid opening.
Why it matters: The project uses proceeds from a state property acquisition to address a local parking and drainage need at an EMS facility; formal procurement steps were approved so the county can receive and evaluate competitive bids.
