Galveston County — CSJ 0912-73-222 — May 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

This contract pertains to a state-let construction project in Galveston County, Texas, under the solicitation number 0912-73-222, with a posting and response deadline of May 1, 2026, administered by the Texas Department of Transportation. The work falls under NAICS code 237310 for highway, street, and bridge construction and is governed by the Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges adopted September 1, 2024. The scope involves comprehensive construction activities at the project site in Galveston, including mechanical, structural, and finishing systems such as auxiliary machinery installation, coating applications, and field mock-ups for quality verification. Performance is required to meet industry standards including SSPC SP, Hydraulic Institute, ASTM F-998, American Welding Society D1.1, and ABS requirements, with all systems expected to withstand saltwater and brackish environments. The contract imposes strict compliance obligations including Buy America provisions with mandatory submission of FORM D-9-USA-1 for steel and iron products, corrosion-resistant material specifications such as hot-dip galvanizing, zinc silicate coatings, and AISI 304 or 316 stainless steel, and a complete prohibition on asbestos. All components must be permanently labeled using durable, marine-grade materials with specific formatting and sizing standards for valves, electrical panels, piping, safety equipment, and ventilation systems; no barcoding is required. Payment is contingent upon submission of a Contractor’s Application for Payment and Preliminary Pay Worksheet with a valid Texas Payee Identification Number, though no invoicing system or remittance details are provided. The contractor must deliver the vessel to Galveston, TX, with at least 80% fuel and lube oil, bearing all risk and cost prior to acceptance. Key administrative requirements include a Master Construction Schedule submitted within 20 days of award, ongoing monthly updates, and a Resident Superintendent on-site throughout work hours. Special provisions mandate adherence to federal nondiscrimination laws, a zero percent Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal, cargo preference requiring at least 50% U.S.-flagged ocean shipments, and compliance with EEO-1 reporting. Contractors must also certify no conflict of interest, submit a Certificate of Interested Parties, and retain certified payrolls and compliance records for three years post-completion. Inspection and final acceptance are conducted solely by TxDOT at the project site upon successful completion of trials and