Kerr County — CSJ 0291-03-077 — June 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

The contract pertains to a state-let construction project in Kerr County, Texas, under solicitation number 0291-03-077, with a letting date of June 2026, administered by the Texas Department of Transportation. The scope of work encompasses pipeline construction and repair activities, including the installation, removal, and replacement of various infrastructure components such as concrete box culverts, reinforced concrete pipe, asphalt pavement, curbs, inlets, retaining walls, and drainage systems, with quantified deliverables specified by linear feet, square yards, cubic yards, and individual units. Pricing is detailed across over 40 line items with an estimated total contract value of approximately $1.75 million, though all quantities are noted as approximate and subject to final measurements. Work must adhere to industry standards from AWWA, ASTM, ANSI, and TxDOT specifications, including strict requirements for material marking, corrosion protection, and structural integrity, with inspection and acceptance conducted on-site by the Engineer representing the state agency. Performance obligations include compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act, requiring certified payroll submissions and adherence to prevailing wage rates, and adherence to anti-discrimination and equal opportunity mandates under Executive Order 11246 and 49 CFR Part 26, with contractors obligated to meet DBE participation goals and ensure non-discriminatory subcontracting practices. Contractors must satisfy eligibility requirements including current registration in SAM.gov, absence of debarment or suspension, and participation in the E-Verify program, while also committing to perform at least 30% of the contract value using their own workforce, excluding specialty items. Special provisions mandate the presence of a full-time, on-site superintendent with authority to direct operations, and require incorporation of security and data protection clauses in all subcontracts involving access to TxDOT information. Compliance with Buy America provisions limits foreign steel procurement to minor thresholds, and cargo preference rules may apply to transportation of materials. All bids must be submitted with required certifications, including those regarding lobbying, tax liability, felony convictions, and debarment status, and financial documentation must be provided at least ten days prior to letting. The contracting process emphasizes responsiveness and technical acceptability, indicating a likely Lowest Price Technically Acceptable award methodology, though no formal evaluation weights or adjectival ratings are specified. Payment, invoicing, and accounting details including TAS, ACRN, or remittance instructions are not provided, and no contracting officer, COR, or COTR information is