Brewster County — CSJ 6495-56-001 — May 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

This contract, identified by solicitation number 6495-56-001, is a local-let maintenance solicitation issued by the Texas Department of Transportation for work in Brewster County along FM 170, with a letting date of May 2026. The scope of work includes routine highway maintenance tasks such as full-width mowing, mobile traffic management operations, pavement marking, drainage management, and spill cleanup, all to be performed within 180 working days of notification. Work must commence within 72 hours of direction and strictly comply with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, OSHA safety standards, and state administrative codes including 43 TAC §§9.23, 9.24, 9.25, and 9.27. Performance is tied to Corrective Action Plans and Performance Review Committee standards, with liquidated damages applicable for noncompliance. The contract operates under a unit-price bidding structure consistent with Firm-Fixed-Price terms, though the type is not formally declared. Federal compliance obligations are embedded throughout, including requirements for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation under 49 CFR Part 26, adherence to the Cargo Preference Act for federally funded projects, and mandatory certification that the contractor does not boycott Israel. Contractors must implement comprehensive data security safeguards for all TxDOT data, extending those protections to subcontractors, and must participate in an on-the-job training program targeting minority and economically disadvantaged workers. Certification forms such as Form 1295 are required for interested parties, and E-Verify must be used for all new hires. While no formal evaluation factors or award basis are stated, compliance with DBE good faith efforts and bid accuracy are critical for award consideration. Contract administration is overseen by the Alpine Area Office, with invoicing processed through the Compliance Tracking System, though specific payment office or accounting codes are not provided. The contract permits a one-time extension if approved prior to final acceptance and triggers Form 1295 filings for change orders exceeding $1 million. All proposals must be submitted electronically via TxDOT’s Electronic Bidding System by the letting date, and bidders must be prequalified or submit a questionnaire at least ten days in advance. No formal attachments, packaging requirements, or key personnel designations are specified, and no overall estimated contract value is disclosed.