Jim Wells County — CSJ 0916-37-038 — June 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

The contract pertains to a state-let construction project in Jim Wells County, Texas, under the Texas Department of Transportation, with solicitation number 0916-37-038 and a letting date in June 2026. The work involves erosion control measures including the installation of EC(9)-16 erosion control logs at roadway edges and curb inlets, integrated with bridge and abutment construction, pavement marking, and drainage systems. Performance occurs within the right-of-way along specified locations including Agua Dulce Creek, with strict requirements to avoid traffic disruption and ensure environmental and safety compliance. Work must adhere to TxDOT Standard Specifications effective September 1, 2024, and follow federal-aid highway guidelines, including Buy America provisions and compliance with 23 CFR and 46 CFR regulations regarding cargo preference and U.S.-flag vessel usage for ocean transport. The contractor must self-perform all work under direct supervision by a full-time, competent superintendent and incorporate all contract provisions into subcontracts. Compliance with federal and state regulations is mandatory, including non-discrimination in employment under Executive Order 11246 and 49 CFR Part 26, implementation of an approved on-the-job training program, and submission of Form 1295 to disclose interested parties. Contract payments are subject to federal-aid accounting structures, though no specific AAC, TAS, or ACRN codes are provided. Invoicing methods and payment office details are unspecified, but certified payrolls and extra work invoices under $30,000 require formal approval. Quality acceptance is determined by the Engineer at the project site based on prescribed material testing standards, including AASHTO methods for asphalt binders such as DSR, MSCR, BBR, and creep stiffness evaluations. The contractor must also comply with OSHA Hazard Communication, utility location quality levels A–D, and MASH and TMUTCD standards for traffic control devices. There is no stated contract value, evaluation factor weighting, or socioeconomic set-aside, and no formal listing of FAR clauses or attachments. All submissions must use TxDOT Form 234-B, and proposals must be received by the Letting Official by the designated deadline, with no alternative submission formats or electronic portals specified.