El Paso County — CSJ 0001-01-075 — September 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for systemic safety signal modifications in El Paso County under solicitation number 0001-01-075. The project involves construction and modifications across several highways, including SH 20, US 54, US 62, US 85, and various FM roads and boulevards. Key deliverables include the installation of battery back-up systems for signal cabinets, the preparation and replacement of ground boxes and manholes, and the installation of various LED vehicle signal sections and aluminum backplates. All equipment must meet specific finish and marking standards, such as Federal Yellow signal heads and flat black finishes for plates and visors, and must undergo environmental chamber testing per NEMA TS2 2003 standards. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder, provided they pass technical qualification, bid balance, and certification accuracy gates. Bidders must submit an audited financial statement and experience questionnaire at least ten days before the September 2026 letting date and provide a proposal guaranty of 76,000 dollars. The contractor is required to perform at least 30 percent of the work with its own organization and must comply with the Build America, Buy America Act, Davis-Bacon Act, and E-Verify requirements. Performance is subject to strict inspection and acceptance protocols, including random sampling of battery back-up systems and the maintenance of traffic signals until final acceptance by the Department.