Wise County — CSJ 6500-79-001 — July 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

The contract pertains to a local-let maintenance project in Wise County, Texas, under solicitation number 6500-79-001 with a letting date of July 2026, managed by the Texas Department of Transportation. The scope of work involves cleaning and sealing joints and cracks on designated highway segments including US 81, FM 3433, Pioneer Road, SH 114, FM 51, and LP 373, following TxDOT’s Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges, along with project-specific Special Provisions such as Item 712 and Special Provision 300-003. Work is restricted to the period between October 1 and March 31 unless otherwise approved, and contractors must use ANSI/ISEA Class 3 high-visibility apparel and maintain equipment free of debris prior to mobilization. Performance is subject to review under PRPs and CAPs, with enforcement actions for noncompliance. The contract requires the contractor to designate a superintendent, maintain a dedicated communication email, and ensure all personnel possess relevant experience and adhere to on-site safety requirements. The solicitation mandates several affirmative certifications including a Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295) if the contract value reaches or exceeds $1 million, a Certification to Not Boycott Israel for contracts over $100,000 with 10 or more employees, and compliance with E-Verify for all employees. Contractors must also certify they are not affiliated with any foreign adversaries as defined under NDAA Sections 889 and 1260H and comply with TxDOT’s cybersecurity requirements, including implementation of administrative, physical, and technical safeguards that must be flowed down to subcontractors. Inspection and acceptance are governed by precise performance standards for materials, including minimums for dynamic shear, creep stiffness, m-value, elastic recovery, and polymer separation as defined in Tex-554-C, T313, Tex-539-C, and Tex-540-C tests. While no formal contract value is listed, bid items include quantities and unit prices for crack sealing, mobilization, traffic control devices such as barricades and portable message signs, and other materials. Payment and invoice procedures are referenced implicitly, but remittance and electronic invoicing systems like WAWF are not specified. Contract administration is overseen by Michael Reynolds as the primary point of contact, with H