Coleman County — CSJ 0923-08-042 — June 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

The contract pertains to a state-let construction project in Coleman County, Texas, managed by the Texas Department of Transportation under solicitation number 0923-08-042, with a letting date in June 2026. The work scope encompasses highway, street, and bridge construction activities within the right-of-way, including erosion control infrastructure, pedestrian accessibility features such as detectable warning surfaces installed in a basket-weave pattern, traffic signage, utility installations, retaining walls, riprap, concrete sidewalks, electrical service cabinets, conduit, and miscellaneous steel. All work must comply with TxDOT standards, ASTM and AASHTO test methods for materials, the National Electrical Code, NEMA, UL, and PROWAG for accessibility, with inspection and acceptance conducted on-site by the TxDOT Engineer. Performance is tracked through monthly CPM schedules and interim evaluations 30 days after work commencement, with final acceptance contingent on adherence to technical specifications, workmanship standards, and regulatory compliance including the Davis-Bacon Act and 49 CFR Part 26 for disadvantaged business enterprise participation. Special requirements include strict information security protocols governing the protection of TxDOT data, mandatory reporting of any data breaches, and full contractor liability for related costs. Nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity obligations are enforced through compliance with Executive Orders and federal regulations, requiring affirmative action in hiring, training, and subcontractor management, with goals to upskill minorities, women, and economically disadvantaged individuals into journeyworker roles. Contractors must also adhere to the Cargo Preference Act for ocean shipments, submit a certification of nondiscrimination in employment, and implement a schedule of liquidated damages. Project-specific historic preservation measures require careful handling of structures, including saw-cutting sidewalks away from foundations and using hand removal near historic buildings. No pricing details, contract value, or FOB terms are provided, and while submission is expected in physical form with signed bid bonds and certifications, electronic submission methods are not referenced. Key points of contact for contractor inquiries include Blake Stembridge and Nathan McMahon of TxDOT, with no designated payment office, accounting codes, or invoicing system specified.