Scurry County — CSJ 0053-08-077 — July 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

The contract pertains to a state-let construction project in Scurry County, Texas, under solicitation number 0053-08-077, with a letting date in July 2026, administered by the Texas Department of Transportation. The work centers on electrical infrastructure installation for highway illumination systems, including conduits, junction boxes, ground boxes, electrical services, and high-mast lighting assemblies, all governed by TxDOT standards and federal-aid requirements under 23 CFR 635.116, which mandates that at least 30% of the work be performed by the contractor’s own forces. Key deliverables include fully compliant electrical systems installed with new, undamaged materials, verified through calibrated testing equipment and subject to approval by the TxDOT Engineer, with rejection of nonconforming work at the contractor’s expense. Performance is restricted to the project site along US 84 within Scurry County, with inspections and acceptance occurring on-site according to the National Electrical Code, TxDOT Material Specification DMS-11030, NEMA and UL/NRL listings, and adherence to OSHA construction safety standards. Contractual obligations include strict compliance with federal regulations such as the Cargo Preference Act, requiring U.S.-flag vessels for applicable material transportation, and the Davis-Bacon Act, mandating prevailing wage payments. The contractor must implement an on-the-job training program, ensure nondiscrimination in employment, submit a Certificate of Interested Parties excluding purchase orders and rentals, and complete E-Verify certification for all employees. Liquidated damages are structured at $1,527 per day for delays, indicating an estimated contract value between $5 million and $15 million, based on the applicable penalty tier. While line-item pricing exists for some components like illumination assemblies and mobilization, most quantities such as drill shafts, riprap, and traffic management assets lack unit pricing, preventing full cost aggregation. Special provisions require physical incorporation of nondiscrimination certifications into subcontracts, and DBE participation is set at 0%. No formal evaluation factors, packaging specifications, or electronic invoicing protocols are documented, and proposals must be submitted via paper form in person at the official letting, with no electronic submission permitted. Primary points of contact for contract administration are Paul N. Norman and Ryan Carrigan of TxDOT’s Abilene District, with contract oversight rooted in the FHWA-1273 form and compliance with SAM.gov registration, though no UEI,