Dallas County — CSJ 0918-47-527 — May 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

The contract solicitation for Dallas County under CSJ 0918-47-527, issued by the Texas Department of Transportation with a letting date of May 2026, represents a state-led construction project focused on roadway and sidewalk improvements within Dallas, Texas. The scope includes detailed civil and infrastructure work such as the installation of precision-cut raised pavement markers conforming to specific groove dimensions and adhesive standards, embankment construction using soil with a plasticity index between 8 and 40, placement of detectable warning pavers meeting ASTM C-936, and full compliance with traffic control and grading specifications outlined in TxDOT standards and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The work is subject to stringent inspection and acceptance protocols, including material testing for soils, concrete, asphalt, and electrical systems, with all materials required to be new, undamaged, and listed on TxDOT’s approved Material Producer List. The contractor must adhere to prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act, submit certified payroll records weekly, and ensure compliance with federal mandates including antidiscrimination policies, the Cargo Preference Act requiring U.S. flag vessel usage, and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, though the DBE participation goal is set at 0%. Performance must begin within 60 calendar days of authorization, and interim evaluations are required annually, with liquidated damages applicable for schedule delays. While the total contract value is not specified, financial and experience documentation must be submitted at least ten days prior to the letting date, and proposals must follow TxDOT’s official FORM 234-B format without alteration to preserve bid bond integrity. The contractor is required to perform at least 30% of the work in-house and may not subcontract more than 70% without prior written approval. No key personnel, security clearances, or contract options are defined, and no formal evaluation factors, award methodology, or contract administration details such as payment office information, COR/COTR appointments, or accounting codes are provided. The place of performance is exclusively Dallas, Texas, and all technical work must align with TxDOT specifications and referenced standards including NEA, NEMA, UL, and the Texas Engineering Practice Act. All submissions must be filed with the Letting Official at the designated time and location, with pre-bid inquiries directed to TxDOT email contacts, and no formal attachments list or packaging requirements are included in the solicitation.