Polk County — CSJ 6499-96-001 — June 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

This contract under solicitation number 6499-96-001 is a federal-aid highway maintenance project administered by the Texas Department of Transportation for Polk County, with performance to occur within the county’s right-of-way areas involving bridge and infrastructure preventative maintenance activities. The solicitation is issued under NAICS code 237310 for Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction and is designated as a local-let contract with a letting date in June 2026. Although no explicit contract value is available due to incomplete and non-machine-readable pricing data in Section B, the work is governed by a comprehensive set of federal and state regulatory frameworks including 23 CFR Part 635, OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, and the Davis-Bacon Act, which mandate adherence to prevailing wage standards, safety protocols, and recordkeeping requirements. Contractors must submit certified payrolls using Optional Form WH-347 weekly, retain records for three years after final payment, and comply with strict Performance Review Plans and Corrective Action Plans to ensure performance accountability. Special contract requirements dominate this solicitation, establishing a robust compliance regime including strict adherence to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program under 49 CFR Part 26, mandatory use of U.S.-flag vessels for waterborne freight under the Cargo Preference Act, and active enforcement of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity obligations tied to Title VI and DOT Order 1050.2A. The contract includes unique provisions for lobbying disclosure via SF-LLL, identification of interested parties via Form 1295 when contract value thresholds are met, and detailed liquidated damages schedules based on contract value ranges. Data security obligations extend to all subcontractors handling TxDOT-sensitive information, with requirements aligned to Texas Business and Commerce Code § 521.002 and mandatory inclusion of security clauses in all subagreements. Contractors must also comply with ADA reasonable accommodation mandates, child support eligibility certifications, and conflict of interest prohibitions under state law. The contract permits no subletting without written consent, enforces control over leased employees and superintendents, and activates federal provisions only upon emergency repair triggers, which can alter wage rates and reporting obligations temporarily. Proposals must be submitted electronically via TxDOT’s platforms with required bid bonds and forms, though exact submission portals or file formats are not specified. All inspections and final acceptance are tied to site-specific performance outcomes, with government oversight exercised through designated project supervisors in Houston