Harris County — CSJ 0110-05-136 — May 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

The contract pertains to a state-let construction project in Harris County, Texas, under the solicitation number 0110-05-136, with a letting date of May 6, 2026, and posted on May 1, 2026. It is administered by the Texas Department of Transportation and governed by federal-aid highway regulations under Title 23 U.S.C. and 23 CFR, with a focus on infrastructure improvements including metal beam guard fences, raised pavement markers, traffic control devices, asphalt paving, concrete repairs, erosion and sediment control, and temporary traffic management. Work is to be performed on state right-of-way within Harris County, adhering to Texas-specific standards such as the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Standard Highway Sign Details, and the Materials Pre-Qualification Program, as well as federal safety mandates like MASH and ANSI 107-2004 for high-visibility apparel. The contract does not specify a total estimated value due to missing numeric pricing data, though line-item quantities are listed and unit prices are marked generically as “DOLLARS and CENTS.” Contractors are required to comply with multiple special provisions, including nondiscrimination in employment and subcontracting, E-Verify enrollment for workforce eligibility verification, certification of no child support delinquency, and disclosure of interested parties via Form 1295. A 0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal is established, and compliance with the Cargo Preference Act mandates that at least half of oceanic freight for construction materials be shipped on U.S.-flag vessels. Contractors must implement on-the-job training programs with specified wage tiers for trainees and retain certified payroll records for three years post-project completion. Performance will be evaluated based on quality, safety, and timeliness, with liquidated damages applicable for delays, and the award is implied to follow a Low-Price Technically Acceptable basis, though not explicitly stated. Proposals must be submitted on the official Texas DOT form with a $20,000 to $22,000 bid bond, in compliance with all addenda, and must not be altered from the prescribed format. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site, with government representatives enforcing standards outlined in the 2024 Specifications and 23 CFR Part 635. No formal FAR clauses are cited, but equivalent certifications and requirements are incorporated through project-specific special provisions. Access to plans and documents is provided through the