El Paso County — CSJ 6498-81-001 — May 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

The contract under solicitation number 6498-81-001, issued by the Texas Department of Transportation for El Paso County with a letting date in May 2026, is a local-let maintenance project governed by federal and state regulatory frameworks. The scope of work involves road and bridge maintenance activities including concrete pavement repair, flexible base placement, mobilization, traffic control plan implementation, and use of portable message signs and stationary TMA devices, with itemized unit prices listed but no total contract value provided. All work must comply with federal requirements such as the Davis-Bacon Act, Buy America provisions under the Build America, Buy America Act, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, and nondiscrimination and labor standards enforced through 23 CFR, 29 CFR, and 49 CFR, while incorporating Texas-specific regulations from the Texas Transportation Code and 43 TAC regarding contractor performance reviews, corrective action plans, and appeals. The contract mandates DBE participation under 49 CFR Part 26, Cargo Preference Act compliance with U.S.-flag vessel requirements, and a 30% self-performance threshold unless designated as a design-build project. Special provisions enforce a firearms industry non-discrimination certification, foreign adversary compliance per Executive Order GA-48, and the Submission of Form 1295 for interested parties when contract value reaches one million dollars. Contract administration requires full adherence to safety and quality standards referenced in OSHA, transportation construction regulations, and TxDOT specifications, with final acceptance resting solely with the Engineer at the project site. Payment is governed by the Prompt Payment Act, though no remittance details, accounting codes, or invoicing system (e.g., WAWF or IPP) are specified, and no designated COR, COTR, or PCO is named, despite reference to Rene Romero and Johnny Trujillo as point contacts. Bids must be submitted electronically through TxDOT’s Electronic Bidding System by the deadline, and contractors must demonstrate responsiveness through proper bid form completion, mathematical balance, DBE participation, and E-Verify enrollment. Evaluation is based on lowest responsive and responsible bid, with noncompliance leading to rejection. Liquidated damages are tiered by contract value range, with daily penalties from $760 to $2,095 for delays. Contractors must retain EEO records for three years after final payment, certify against child support arrears and conflicts of interest, and notify the agency immediately of any change in debar