Collingsworth County — CSJ 0031-03-048 — May 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

The contract pertains to a state-let construction project in Collingsworth County, Texas, scheduled for letting in May 2026 under solicitation number 0031-03-048, administered by the Texas Department of Transportation. The work involves construction activities within the state’s highway system, subject to federal-aid requirements under 23 CFR, including mandatory self-performance obligations where the prime contractor must perform at least 30% of the contract work using its own employees and equipment, with strict limitations on subcontracting and leased labor. All work must adhere to Texas-specific standards such as the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and MASH guidelines for safety hardware, and material testing must comply with TxDOT methods including TEX-145-E for sulfate content and TEX-414-A for concrete. Labor compliance is governed by the Davis-Bacon Act, requiring certified payrolls via Optional Form WH-347, retention of records for three years, and adherence to federal labor standards under 29 CFR, while also mandating compliance with nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity regulations under Executive Order 11246 and 49 CFR Part 26, including affirmative action and reasonable accommodation obligations. Contractors are responsible for safety compliance across all project sites, with requirements flowing down to subcontractors, and must allow unimpeded access for federal and state audits, inspections, and worker interviews. Final inspection and acceptance occur at the project site by the Engineer, with deficiencies requiring correction prior to formal acceptance and documentation submission within 14 days. The contract requires adherence to Buy America provisions and cargo preference laws, with additional certifications on debarment status, lobbying activities, and equal employment practices, though no specific socioeconomic classifications or UEI/CAGE codes are specified for offerors. Bids must be submitted on official forms with a bid bond and are subject to the Notice to Contractors Dashboard for inquiries, with no explicit pricing structure, contract value, or delivery schedule provided in the documentation.