Victoria County — CSJ 6497-97-001 — June 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

The contract solicitation 6497-97-001 issued by the Texas Department of Transportation for Victoria County is a local-let maintenance project scheduled for let in June 2026, with a stated deadline for response on the same date. The work involves performance under TxDOT’s Standard Specifications effective September 1, 2024, and includes key activities such as mobilization, traffic management, and crack sealing using rubber-asphalt materials, with inspection and acceptance tied to production-stage testing at hot-mix plants and field placement. Performance is governed by compliance with state regulations including 43 TAC §9.24 and §9.27, and technical compliance is evaluated on a pass/fail basis with award going to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, consistent with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach. Special provisions require submission of Form 1295 for certificate of interested parties for contracts exceeding $1 million, adherence to E-Verify for all employees, and strict nondiscrimination obligations in both prime and subcontracting relationships. Bid items are listed with unit prices and extended costs, including line items for mobilization, traffic management, and crack sealing, with negative pricing indicating adjustments or credits. Alternative pricing options are denoted by ALT codes such as ALT 190 and ALT 500. The place of performance is firmly established in Victoria, Texas, with possible ancillary work in surrounding counties. Contract administration is overseen by designated TxDOT engineering personnel, though no formal COR, COTR, or PCO roles are identified. Financial oversight includes a schedule of liquidated damages for delays, escalating based on contract value tiers up to over $50 million, and requirements to report data breaches and avoid use of prohibited technologies. No formal packaging, marking, or shipping standards are referenced beyond material specifications for signage, and no solicitation or contract type (e.g., FFP, IDIQ) is explicitly declared. Bids must conform to strict formatting rules including handwritten or computer-printed layouts, acknowledgment of addenda, and submission of the Bidders Questionnaire at least ten days prior to letting. There are no explicit requirements for UEI, CAGE codes, socioeconomic certifications, or traditional FAR clause numbering, indicating a state-level procurement structure with internal TxDOT provisions rather than full federal acquisition compliance.