Hardin County — CSJ 0601-01-067 — May 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

The contract pertains to a state-let construction project in Hardin County, Texas, under solicitation number 0601-01-067, with a letting date of May 2026, administered by the Texas Department of Transportation. The work involves roadway construction and pavement marking activities governed by federal and state regulations, including compliance with 23 CFR and 49 CFR standards, as well as Texas Department of Transportation specifications such as OM-8240, OM-8241, and OM-8242 for pavement marking materials. The contractor is required to self-perform at least 30% of the work using its own personnel and adhere to stringent inspection and acceptance criteria for materials like asphalt binder and emulsified asphalt, using standardized tests including AASHTO and ASTM methods. Performance must be completed within 83 working days and accepted upon full completion to the satisfaction of the Texas Department of Transportation Executive Director or designee, with inspections occurring both at the hot-mix plant and the project site. Special contractual requirements include strict adherence to nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity obligations under Executive Order 11246 and 49 CFR Part 26, mandatory implementation of an on-the-job training program with defined wage progression for trainees, and compliance with the Cargo Preference Act requiring at least 50% of ocean freight to be transported on U.S.-flag vessels. Contractors must file Form 1295 to disclose interested parties, maintain certified payroll records for three years after project closeout, and submit training reports based on end-of-July payroll data. Liquidated damages apply for nonperformance, and contractors are subject to performance evaluations with prior notice. Proposals must be submitted using TxDOT Form 234-B I-61-5M, accompanied by bid bonds and certifications including SF-LLL for lobbying disclosure and debarment status, with pre-bid submissions due ten days before letting. While the contract value is unspecified, the place of performance is clearly defined within the highway right-of-way in Hardin County, and communication with the contracting office must be directed to Dave Collins or Richard Bradley Jr. via email. No options, security clearances, or OCI provisions are included, and the basis of award remains unstated, though competitive bidding is implied.