Ellis County — CSJ 6502-76-001 — October 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for project RMC-A00221977, a non-site specific maintenance contract for reflectorized pavement markings and markers on various roadways within the Ellis County Maintenance Section, specifically including Highway IH 35E. The scope of work involves furnishing and installing raised pavement markers and various types of reflectorized pavement markings, as well as milling rumble strips for shoulders and centerlines. The contract requires a completion timeline of 365 calendar days and mandates a minimum production rate for hand work of 500 linear feet or 5 units per day. Bidders must provide a dedicated email address for work orders and acknowledge notifications within 12 hours. The contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder, provided there is no evidence of collusion and the bid does not exceed the department's estimate. Applicants must submit an audited financial statement and an experience questionnaire at least ten days prior to the letting date, along with a proposal guaranty of 7,000 dollars. Compliance with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and ISEA high-visibility apparel standards is required. The project includes specific quality control measures for asphalt binder viscosity and signage installation, and it establishes a safety contingency force account for work zone enhancements. All work must adhere to nondiscrimination laws under 49 CFR 21 and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.