El Paso County — CSJ 0924-00-162 — June 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

El Paso County’s State-Let Construction Solicitation 0924-00-162, set for letting in June 2026, is a Texas Department of Transportation project focused on bridge maintenance and structural preservation activities across multiple locations within El Paso County. The work includes culvert barrel cleaning, concrete repair, bridge joint sealing or replacement, cleaning of caps and abutments, installation of bird deterrent systems, and application of bridge overlays, all governed by TxDOT Standard Specifications and referenced regulatory standards including 43 TAC §§9.23, 9.24, 9.25, 9.27, 23 CFR Part 635, and 29 CFR Part 1926. Performance occurs at specific highway bridge sites such as IH 10 EB over Chelsea St and IH 110 NB over SH 20, with inspections and final acceptance conducted on-site by TxDOT, while contractors are responsible for implementing Best Management Practices, environmental controls, and adherence to quality standards like the TXDOT Concrete Repair Manual and pavement marking specifications. All work must comply with federal-aid requirements, including the Cargo Preference Act mandating U.S.-flag vessel use for ocean shipments and adherence to Buy America compliance through documentation such as Form 1818 and Form 2806, with material sourcing tracked via the De Minimis Tracking Log. The contract requires strict adherence to special provisions that override general specifications, including nondiscrimination in employment, certification of employment nondiscrimination, an on-the-job training program, submission of Form 1295 for disclosure of interested parties, and a schedule of liquidated damages for schedule delays. Contractors must submit proposals using the official TxDOT FORM 234-B, properly signed and accompanied by a proposal guaranty, with joint ventures requiring additional documentation. While the estimated contract value is not specified due to missing numeric pricing data, payment terms include monthly progress payments and requests for material on hand, though the invoicing system (e.g., WAWF or IPP) is not defined. The solicitation does not include traditional FAR clauses, instead using TxDOT-specific provisions, and contains no explicit evaluation factors, award basis, or socioeconomic set-asides, though a 0% DBE goal is noted. Proposals must be submitted in accordance with the official advertisement, with pre-bid questions accepted via a designated web portal, and no amendment or modification number has been issued.