Austin County — CSJ 6502-41-001 — October 2026 Letting — State-Let Maintenance

The Texas Department of Transportation has issued solicitation 6502-41-001 for a state-let maintenance project involving pavement markings on Highway IH 10 in Austin County, Texas. The scope of work includes the removal of existing striping via water blasting and the installation of permanent striping and ceramic traffic buttons, specifically Raised Edge Line Rumble Strips. The project must be completed within 45 working days, with a progress schedule submitted as a bar chart. Key operational requirements include the use of Portable Changeable Message Signs, Truck Mounted Attenuators, Trailer Attenuators, and the coordination of law enforcement assistance for lane closures. All work must adhere to the 2024 Standard Specifications and TCP 6 Series standards for traffic control, with workers required to wear Class 3 garments during nighttime operations. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bid, provided it is not rejected due to collusion, bid errors, or being higher than the Department's estimate. Bidders must provide a proposal guaranty of 31,000.00 dollars and submit an audited financial statement and experience questionnaire at least ten days before the letting date. Compliance requirements include certifications against boycotting Israel and energy companies, as well as adherence to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and ADA guidelines for pedestrian barricades. Performance will be evaluated based on quality, safety, and timeliness, and the Department will provide written acceptance of multipolymer pavement markings after a retroreflectivity evaluation is performed between 30 and 60 days post-installation.