Motley County — CSJ 0105-04-047 — June 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

The contract pertains to a state-let construction project in Motley, Texas, managed by the Texas Department of Transportation under solicitation number 0105-04-047, with a letting scheduled for June 2026. The work involves comprehensive construction and repair activities including water main upgrades, service line replacements, meter installations, grouting, and associated earthwork, all governed by federal and state standards such as 23 CFR 635, OSHA regulations, and industry specifications like ANSI/AWWA C-105, ASTM B-62, and NSF 61. The place of performance is strictly limited to Motley, Texas, with all inspections and final acceptance occurring on-site following completion of work and remediation of deficiencies. Contractors are required to meet exacting material and construction standards, particularly regarding pipe packaging and marking, including clear labeling of polyethylene film with manufacturer details, manufacturing year, compliance standards, and corrosion warnings, and integral marking of brass fittings to indicate lead-free compliance. No additional preservation beyond UV protection is mandated, and electronic tracking systems such as bar-coding or RFID are not required. Special requirements impose significant obligations on the prime contractor, including self-performance of at least 30% of the contract value under 23 CFR 635.116, compliance with the Cargo Preference Act requiring U.S.-flagged vessels for transport, and strict adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wage payment, with mandatory submission of certified payrolls (WH-347). The contractor must also enforce equal employment opportunity provisions across all subcontractors, including nondiscrimination based on race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, and implement an on-the-job training program for minorities, women, and economically disadvantaged individuals with defined wage progression benchmarks. DBE participation is governed by 49 CFR Part 26, with potential sanctions including payment withholding or debarment for noncompliance. Recordkeeping mandates retention of payroll and compliance documentation for three years following final payment, with regular reporting on workforce demographics and training progress. Offerors must submit a completed proposal using TxDOT’s official form, including a bid bond, audited financial statements, and an experience questionnaire filed at least ten days prior to letting, though the submission deadline, total contract value, and payment details remain unspecified, and no formal evaluation factors or award criteria are outlined in the documentation. Points of contact for inquiries include Jordan Baker, Jared