Guadalupe County — CSJ 1269-01-023 — May 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

This contract is a state-let construction solicitation issued by the Texas Department of Transportation for a highway project in Guadalupe County under solicitation number 1269-01-023, with a letting date in May 2026. The scope of work involves the execution of federally aided construction activities on Highway FM 1150, requiring strict adherence to both state and federal regulations including 23 CFR 635, 29 CFR 1926, and the Davis-Bacon Act, with inspection and acceptance conducted at the job site by the Engineer. All materials and work must comply with TxDOT specifications and Buy America standards, while quality control measures are explicitly defined for asphalt application rates, polymer-modified binders, and binder performance testing with strict tolerances and verification protocols. Contractors are required to submit certified payrolls, maintain project records for three years post-completion, and implement Corrective Action Plans if deficiencies are identified, with potential suspension from future bidding for noncompliance. The contract mandates compliance with numerous special provisions including nondiscrimination, employment equity, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements under 49 CFR Part 26, despite a stated 0% DBE participation goal, which necessitates reporting but not targeted utilization. Contractors must also adhere to the Cargo Preference Act by using U.S.-flagged vessels for material transport where applicable, and comply with labor training programs promoting workforce development for minorities and women. The contract requires the completion of forms such as FHWA 1273 and SF-LLL-A, along with certifications of nondiscrimination and interest party disclosures, though no standard FAR clauses are included; instead, project-specific provisions govern obligations. Payment and contracting officer details are not specified, and while bid pricing is listed in written form for over 120 line items, the total contract value remains undetermined due to the lack of numeric unit prices and extended totals. The place of performance is limited to the designated highway project site with no FOB terms defined, and proposals are evaluated against responsiveness criteria including completeness, bid bond validity, and compliance with required certifications, with rejection possible for nonresponsive bids, collusion, or exceeding departmental estimates.