Lamar County — CSJ 2993-01-011 — June 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

This contract, identified as CSJ 2993-01-011 for the June 2026 letting, is a state-let construction project managed by the Texas Department of Transportation for work on FM 2820 in Lamar County, Texas. The scope encompasses a wide range of roadway improvements including earthwork, excavation, backfilling, embankment, road grading, pavement reconstruction, curb and gutter installation, culvert and pipe replacement, traffic signing and marking, temporary traffic control, and vegetative stabilization. Work must commence within 90 days of award and proceed continuously to completion, adhering strictly to approved project recovery or corrective action plans. All construction activities are governed by the Texas Department of Transportation’s Standard Specifications effective September 1, 2024, and must comply with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, MASH standards, and ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 for worker safety apparel. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site at the project location, with the Engineer or Executive Director having authority to sample, test, and approve all work based on AASHTO and Tex methods for materials such as asphalt binder, aggregate gradation, subgrade strength, and pavement markings. The contract includes mandatory federal compliance requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act, requiring payment of prevailing wages and certified payrolls, with provisions for overtime at 1.5 times the regular rate, withholding for unpaid wages, and penalties for noncompliance. Subcontractors must incorporate all labor standards, and anti-retaliation protections for workers are enforced. The Cargo Preference Act mandates that all materials transported by water be carried on U.S.-flag vessels, and contractors must adhere to nondiscrimination in employment and affirmative action requirements as outlined in Special Provisions 000-001 and 000-002. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation is set at 0%, but contractors must still ensure full compliance with 49 CFR Part 26. Contractors are required to submit certifications regarding debarment, suspension, tax liability, and lobbying activities per federal regulations, with immediate reporting obligations if eligibility is compromised. All payments are subject to progress payment terms and final inspection approval, with liquidated damages specified for delays and performance evaluations documented to affect future contracting opportunities. The bid pricing format is strictly controlled, with unit prices provided in non-standard textual formats, preventing calculation of the total contract value. The contractor must submit proposals using TxDOT’s official