Harris County — CSJ 6508-18-001 — October 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

The Texas Department of Transportation has issued solicitation 6508-18-001 for a local-let maintenance contract focused on sign repair and replacement in Harris County, specifically targeting Highway SH 249 and various other routes including IH 69, IH 45, and US 90. The scope of work involves the removal, refurbishing, and installation of roadside sign assemblies, with requirements for the contractor to store removed panels at their field office for pickup. The project is governed by the September 1, 2024, TxDOT Standard Specifications and requires adherence to the Build America, Buy America Act, ensuring that permanently installed materials are manufactured in the United States. Operational requirements are stringent, demanding 24/7 crew availability with specific response times: work must begin within 4 hours for emergency callouts and within 48 hours for routine callouts. The contract duration is specified as 365 calendar days for the callout contract, though some proposal documents mention a 180-day duration for specific sign maintenance work. Bidders must provide a bid bond of 14,000.00 dollars, submit audited financial statements and experience questionnaires ten days before the letting date, and comply with federal labor and civil rights standards, including the Davis-Bacon Act and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Coordination with the Houston District Traffic Signal Operations Office is required for marking underground utilities 72 hours prior to starting work.