Carson County — CSJ 6502-43-001 — May 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

The contract solicitation numbered 6502-43-001, issued by the Texas Department of Transportation for Carson County, is a local-let maintenance project scheduled for letting in May 2026 with a performance location in Carson, Texas. It encompasses a range of highway maintenance activities including replacement of W-beam and three-beam rail elements, steel posts without concrete foundations, single guardrail terminal posts, blockouts, and stationary traffic management apparatus. Unit quantities are specified but pricing information is incomplete, preventing calculation of the total contract value; this aligns with a unit-price contract structure under a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award methodology, where the lowest responsive and responsible bid meeting all technical requirements will be selected. Performance is governed by strict compliance with Texas-specific standards including the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, MASH, DMS-7210, ASTM A307, ASTM A563, and Item 445 for galvanizing, with inspections and acceptance conducted on-site by the Engineer upon completion of all work. The scope includes performance monitoring, corrective actions, and enforceable Project Recovery Plans or Corrective Action Plans, which must be completed within 120 days to avoid referral to a Performance Review Committee. Special contractual requirements include mandatory adherence to nondiscrimination laws under 49 CFR 21 and Title VI, use of DHS E-Verify for all employees and subcontractors, certification against participation in boycotts of Israel, and compliance with foreign adversaries restrictions as defined by NDAA Sections 889 and 1260H. Contractors must safeguard TxDOT data by implementing administrative, physical, and technical controls, and report any breaches promptly. The contract permits a single one-year extension under the original terms, but only if executed before final acceptance. Bid submission requires use of TxDOT FORM 234-B with prices written in both words and numbers, and must be submitted as a hard copy in original signed form; electronic submissions are not accepted. Additional mandatory certifications include disclosure of public information, conflict of interest, child support obligations, and non-discrimination against firearm-related businesses. Subcontractor obligations are tied to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goals and security compliance, and all bidders must submit audited financial statements and experience questionnaires at least ten days prior to the letting date. No contracting officer, COTR, COR, or payment office details are provided, and accounting codes are not included, indicating that