Ellis County — CSJ 0092-05-058 — October 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting state-let construction services for project CSJ 0092-05-058 located in Ellis County, specifically involving Highway IH 45 within the Dallas District. The scope of work encompasses seal coat operations, pavement marking installation, retrace operations, and HMAC work. Key deliverables include the implementation of traffic control and seal coat operations within Railroad right-of-way, which requires a mandatory Railroad Coordination Meeting and annual safety certification for all personnel. The estimated contract value is 3,027,007 dollars, with specific quantities including over 88,000 gallons of asphalt and approximately 1,753 cubic yards of aggregate. Performance is scheduled with time charges for seal coat and permanent stripping beginning May 1, 2027, and physical work required to start no later than July 1. The contractor is responsible for adhering to the Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets and Bridges Manual and the Texas Engineering Practice Act. Special requirements include providing specific insurance policies for railroad companies and maintaining a safety contingency for work zone enhancements. Final acceptance is contingent upon satisfactory inspections of individual roadways, the removal of work zone tabs, and the restoration of all stockpile and staging areas to an acceptable condition.