Harris County — CSJ 0912-72-846 — June 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

Harris County CSJ 0912-72-846 is a state-let construction solicitation issued by the Texas Department of Transportation for work to be performed in Harris County, Texas, with a letting date set for June 2026. The scope encompasses the design, fabrication, and installation of pedestrian infrastructure including steel truss bridge spans and shade canopies, following AASHTO LRFD standards and Texas Accessibility Standards for structural integrity and compliance. Work requires strict adherence to material specifications such as ASTM A316, A500, A53, and A580 for steel components, with inspections governed by AWS D1.1 welding codes including 100% ultrasonic and 10% magnetic particle testing on critical welds. Final acceptance occurs at the project site upon completion and verification by the Engineer, with shop drawings, field mockups, and 3D models requiring prior approval before fabrication. Bids must be submitted using the official TxDOT FORM 234-B with original ink signatures and a bid guaranty, and electronic submissions are not permitted; proposals must acknowledge all addenda and meet formatting requirements for pricing entered in written form as "DOLLARS and CENTS" without numeric values pre-filled. The contract imposes significant administrative and compliance obligations, including mandatory E-Verify usage for all employees and subcontractors, affirmation of non-boyccott certifications regarding Israel and energy companies, and adherence to Section 889 of the NDAA prohibiting use of equipment from foreign adversaries. A 0% Small Business Enterprise participation goal is set, but if utilized, subcontractors must perform at least 25% of their awarded work and report monthly with records retained for three years. Supervisory staff must complete an un-paid four-hour ADA curb ramp workshop prior to mobilization. Insurance requirements include $1 million in commercial general and automobile liability coverage, workers’ compensation as mandated, and builder’s risk insurance equal to 100% of contract value. Liquidated damages range from $760 to $2,095 per day depending on contract value, with the daily rate for $1M–$3M contracts fixed at $968. Contractors must submit a Certificate of Interested Parties upon award if the contract exceeds $1 million. Packaging and handling must protect materials from damage, corrosion, and contamination, while markings on bridge components and pavement must use retroreflective materials and comply with visibility standards. No specific payment office