Galveston County — CSJ 6484-78-001 — May 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

The contract pertains to local-let maintenance work for a federally aided highway project in Galveston County, Texas, under the Texas Department of Transportation, with a letting date in May 2026. The work centers on pavement marking installation and maintenance, including the application of Type I marking material at a nominal thickness of 0.060 inches using epoxy adhesive for raised markers, with retroreflectivity evaluated every 0.1 miles and tested ten days after installation. Noncompliance with retroreflectivity standards triggers mandatory restriping. The scope adheres to TxDOT Standard Specifications effective September 1, 2024, and incorporates the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, along with federal regulations such as 23 CFR Part 635 and OSHA construction safety standards under 29 CFR Part 1926. Performance is subject to oversight by the Engineer, who retains authority to reject nonconforming materials or work, with inspections occurring at the hot-mix plant and on-site, supported by material testing protocols including Tex-540-C for asphalt binders and Tex-533-C/Tex-553-C for polymer content. The contract mandates compliance with labor and procurement regulations, including the Davis-Bacon Act with wage determinations effective January 2, 2026, weekly submission of certified payrolls using Form WH-347, and retention of payroll records for three years post-completion. Contractors must adhere to nondiscrimination and affirmative action requirements under EEO and ADA regulations, and participate in state employment service job orders, restricting nonresident labor unless local workers are unavailable. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements under 49 CFR Part 26 apply, requiring good faith efforts in subcontractor selection. Federal provisions, including lobbying disclosures via SF-LLL-A and the Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295), are activated for contracts exceeding $1 million, with recertification required for modifications increasing value by $1 million or more. Liquidated damages for delays range from $760 to $5,093 per day based on contract value, and falsification of certifications exposes contractors to civil or criminal prosecution under federal statutes. Transportation of materials must comply with the Cargo Preference Act, mandating U.S.-flag vessels. Pricing data is partially provided for specific line items such as flex base and concrete, but critical unit prices for key items like pavement removal and surface preparation are omitted in numeric form, rendering the total