Wise County — CSJ 6497-94-001 — June 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

The contract pertains to maintenance work in Wise County and Jack County, Texas, under solicitation number 6497-94-001, issued by the Texas Department of Transportation with a letting date of June 2026. The scope involves construction and maintenance activities governed by TxDOT’s 2024 Standard Specifications, the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and state regulations including 43 TAC §§9.23 through 9.27. Performance must comply with strict traffic control protocols, work zone safety standards, and mandatory night work requirements such as ANSI/ISEA Class 3 apparel and off-duty law enforcement for closures. Contractors are required to implement performance review and corrective action plans, with failure to meet quality, safety, or schedule benchmarks triggering administrative escalation. The place of performance is specified as Wise and Jack Counties, with work subject to inspection and final acceptance by TxDOT engineering staff, and liquidated damages of $760 per day apply for late completion if the contract value is under $1 million. Contractors must adhere to a range of state-mandated certifications and compliance obligations, including prohibitions against boycotting Israel or U.S.-designated energy companies, verification of employment eligibility via E-Verify, and affirmation that no prohibited telecommunications or surveillance equipment from foreign adversaries is used. A Certification of Interested Parties is required for contracts exceeding $1 million, and all contractors must certify no conflict of interest with state officials per Texas Government Code §2261.252. Additional requirements include implementing NIST-aligned cybersecurity protocols to safeguard TxDOT data, immediate reporting of breaches, and preservation of records subject to the Texas Public Information Act. The contract allows for a one-year extension prior to final acceptance, with additional quantities permitted via change orders. While no formal contract type, pricing structure, or total contract value is disclosed, bids must include a bid bond and be submitted to the TransVision Building in Fort Worth by the letting date, with pre-submission questions directed through TxDOT’s online dashboard. No federal acquisition regulation clauses are explicitly incorporated, as the solicitation is governed by state-specific provisions and TxDOT project documentation.