Anderson County — CSJ 6505-28-001 — October 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

The Texas Department of Transportation Tyler District is soliciting bids for project RMC 6505-28-001, a local-let maintenance contract focused on culvert repair and structural work on Highway SH 294 in Anderson County, with additional work across Rusk, Smith, and Wood counties. The scope of work includes the removal and installation of box culverts, reinforced concrete pipes, headwalls, wingwalls, and safety end treatments, as well as right-of-way preparation involving the clearing of trees and debris. The project must be completed within 90 working days and requires strict adherence to the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and September 1, 2024, TxDOT specifications. Key operational requirements include the use of truck-mounted attenuators meeting NCHRP 350 or MASH standards, the deployment of portable changeable message signs with cellular modem connections, and ensuring the roadway is fully open to traffic each night. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder, provided the bid is not mathematically unbalanced and the bidder has complied with DHS E-Verify participation. Bidders must provide a proposal guaranty of 11,000 dollars via bid bond or certified funds and submit an audited financial statement and experience questionnaire at least ten days before the letting date. The contractor is responsible for implementing the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and maintaining hazardous product labeling. Blasting is strictly prohibited on this project. All work must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and any cybersecurity breaches involving TxDOT data must be reported immediately through the official agency portal.