Austin County — CSJ 1410-01-026 — May 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

The contract pertains to a state-let construction project in Austin County, Texas, under solicitation number 1410-01-026, with a letting date of May 2026, and is administered by the Texas Department of Transportation. The scope of work involves earthwork, excavation and embankment, flexible base placement, bituminous concrete pavement, pavement marking, and traffic sign installation, with approximate quantities provided for each line item though no unit prices or total contract value are specified. Work must be performed on-site within the roadway right-of-way, with inspections and acceptance determined at the project location, and compliance required with Texas Department of Transportation specifications including DMS-4200, DMS-8240, DMS-8241, DMS-8242, and MUTCD standards. Labor standards are governed by the Davis-Bacon Act and related wage regulations, requiring certified payroll submissions, prevailing wage compliance, and retention of records for three years, with labor rates effective January 2, 2026. Foreign iron and steel products may be used only if an approved alternate is in place, and all materials must be manufactured entirely within the United States, subject to Buy America requirements and Cargo Preference Act mandates that at least 50% of ocean freight be transported on U.S.-flagged vessels. The contractor must perform at least 30% of the contract value using its own workforce, and subcontracting is subject to strict oversight and nondiscrimination provisions under 49 CFR Part 26, including a DBE participation goal of zero percent. All subcontractors and suppliers must be notified of EEO obligations prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. The contractor must also certify it is not listed under NDAA Section 889 or 1260H, is not in violation of environmental laws, has no outstanding child support obligations, and maintains no conflicts of interest with TxDOT personnel. Lobbying activities are prohibited using federal funds, and the SF-LLL form is required. Certification of nondiscrimination in employment and compliance with the Copeland Act are mandatory, with additional cybersecurity and information security obligations replacing outdated security incident provisions. No formal evaluation factors, award basis, or contract type are specified in the documentation, and while delivery and payment terms are referenced, no remittance details, accounting codes, or payment office information are provided. All proposals must include a bid