Aransas County — CSJ 6500-85-001 — May 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

The contract, identified by solicitation number 6500-85-001, is a roadside maintenance procurement issued by the Texas Department of Transportation for work in Aransas County, Texas, with a letting date of May 2026. The scope encompasses full-width roadside mowing at a seven-inch cutting height and mandatory concurrent litter removal within the right-of-way along SH 35, covering approximately 7,988 acres of full-width mowing and 3,360 acres of litter removal, with additional spot mowing available on request. The performance period is 365 calendar days with a one-year renewal option contingent upon satisfactory performance and mutual written agreement. Work must adhere to the 2024 Texas Standard Specifications, including compliance with Item 7.17 for damage repair and Special Provision 000-031 for liquidated damages on delays. All operations require daily completion timelines, and failure to meet standards may trigger a Project Recovery Plan or Corrective Action Plan. The contract incorporates state-specific compliance requirements, including 49 CFR 21 for non-discrimination, E-Verify for workforce verification, and DBE participation under Article 2.14. Contractors must submit certifications including Form 1295 for interested parties if the contract value reaches or exceeds $1 million, a statement affirming no boycott of Israel or energy companies, and disclosure of public information. Foreign adversary compliance under NDAA Sections 889 and 1260H is mandated, and adherence to Texas Government Code §2261.252(b) prohibits conflicts of interest involving TxDOT personnel. Contract administration is overseen by TxDOT personnel including Rene Zavala Jr., Chandler Williams, and Daniel Brown, who serve as primary points of contact for performance review, compliance, and issue resolution, though their formal roles (COR, COTR, PCO) are not explicitly assigned in the documentation. Payment and invoicing procedures follow TxDOT standard processes with no platform specified, and no accounting codes like TAS or AAC are provided. No unit prices are numerically defined for key line items such as mowing and litter removal, rendering the contract’s total value indeterminate, though it allows for change orders and extensions. Physical packaging, labeling, or marking requirements are absent, and the contract does not reference any military standards or FOB terms. Bid submissions require completed certifications including child support compliance, conflict of interest attestations, and