Ector County — CSJ 0463-07-055 — May 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

The contract pertains to a state-let construction project in Ector County, Texas, under solicitation number 0463-07-055 with a letting date in May 2026, administered by the Texas Department of Transportation. The work focuses on highway construction along SH 302 and includes pavement marking, electrical conduit and junction box installation, concrete placement, drainage structure implementation, traffic control plan execution, and solar radar monitor setup, all compliant with TxDOT specifications such as DMS-8240, DMS-8241, and DMS-11030, as well as national standards like the National Electrical Code and ASTM. The project requires adherence to federal labor laws including the Davis-Bacon Act, necessitating certified payroll submissions via Optional Form WH-347, and mandates compliance with Buy America and Gold Star material requirements. Special provisions enforce nondiscrimination in employment and subcontracting under Executive Orders and 41 CFR Part 60, promote on-the-job training for underrepresented groups, and require union cooperation to expand workforce diversity, while also enforcing ADA accommodations. Although the DBE participation goal is set at 0%, contractors must still maintain records for three years post-final payment. Federal compliance extends to transportation, requiring U.S.-flag vessels for freight under the Cargo Preference Act, and mandates disclosure of interested parties using Form FHWA-1295. Contractors face liquidated damages for delays and will be subject to performance evaluations reported to TxDOT. Bids must be submitted using TxDOT Form 234-B I-61-5M with a guaranteed bid bond, and pricing is submitted in written words rather than numerals, with no numeric CLINs or total contract value provided. All work must occur within the right-of-way in Ector County, with performance tied to the actual start date, and inspections and acceptance are overseen by the TxDOT Engineer. No COTR, COR, payment office, or accounting data is specified, and no formal section for evaluation factors or packaging requirements is included. Electronic systems are referenced for submittals and inquiries, though physical submission of the official form remains mandatory. The solicitation closes on May 1, 2026, with detailed plans and Q&A available through the TxDOT website.