Pecos County — CSJ 6501-26-001 — July 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

The contract for Pecos County under solicitation number 6501-26-001 is a maintenance-focused procurement issued by the Texas Department of Transportation for work encompassing Reeves, Pecos, and Terrell Counties, with a base performance period of 365 calendar days or until funds are exhausted, extendable by mutual written agreement for up to an additional year. The scope includes comprehensive roadway maintenance activities such as lane closures, traffic control setup and removal, installation of portable changeable message signs and stationary/mobile temporary traffic control devices, guardrail and concrete barrier placement, erosion control, and maintenance speed limit signing, all governed by TxDOT’s Standard Specifications adopted September 1, 2024. Key deliverables require daily safety meetings, compliance with Performance Review Plans and Compliance Action Plans, proper waste disposal, and strict adherence to traffic control standards detailed in numbered sheet references such as TCP(3-2)-13, BC(9)-21, and MWZSL(1)-23. The total estimated contract value is approximately $5.76 million, derived from line-item pricing, with potential for increased quantities via change orders up to 100% of original bids, though no formal ceiling is defined. Contractors must comply with a suite of state-specific and federally referenced requirements, including the use of E-Verify for employee eligibility verification, submission of the Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295) if the contract exceeds $1 million, affirmation of non-discrimination against firearm-related businesses, and certification of non-participation in boycotts of Israel. Security obligations mandate protection of TxDOT data, including personally identifiable information, extending to subcontractors, and require adherence to cybersecurity protocols for all digital interactions. All work must occur along IH-10 under TxDOT regional oversight, with inspections and acceptance performed by Area Engineers and Maintenance Supervisors at project sites. Bidding requirements include a 5% bid bond, submission of audited financials and experience statements at least ten days prior to the letting date, and strict use of the official TxDOT proposal form; electronic submissions are permissible but must meet cybersecurity standards, though no specific file formats are mandated. While federal FAR clauses are absent, TxDOT’s internal Articles and Special Provisions govern critical areas including DBE participation, nondiscrimination under 49 CFR 21, and child support compliance under Texas Family Code. No formal evaluation factors, payment office details, accounting codes, or COR