How to bid on the SR-56 turn lane project for Alabama DOT

What ALDOT is buying

The Alabama Department of Transportation is seeking a contractor to add a left-turn lane on SR-56 at Hearn Drive in Chatom, Washington County. The project is 0.352 miles long and has a contract time of 35 working days.

This is a construction invitation for bids. ALDOT lists a bracket estimate of $719,317 to $879,165 for general information only. The work may suit a road construction firm with relevant roadway project experience.

Key date and bid opening

Bids are due November 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The letting opens bids that day at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.

Submit your bid before the letting time. The project is Call 27 of ALDOT’s November 6, 2026 letting.

Who can bid

Bidders must be prequalified with ALDOT. Firms considering this work should confirm they meet that requirement and have the relevant construction capabilities before preparing a bid.

How to access the bid information

Click “View original source” to open ALDOT’s Project Letting List for this call; the list is public and does not require an account. The call shows the work description, contract time and bracket estimate. Select “View Items” to see the bid items.

The Notice to Contractors and Letting Order Form, used to order the bidding proposal and plans, are on ALDOT’s Project Letting Information page. A bidding proposal may be purchased for $5.00, and plans may be purchased for $19.00 per set.

Prepare a complete, competitive bid

Review the Notice to Contractors, bid items and plans closely. Use them to understand the requested work and build your pricing; do not rely on the bracket estimate as a quoted contract price.

Check that your bid covers the work shown in the documents and that your submission is complete. Allow time to obtain the proposal and plans, confirm ALDOT prequalification, and submit before the letting time.