Comal County — CSJ 1728-02-069 — December 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for project CSJ 1728-02-069, a state-let construction project located in Comal County on Highway FM 306. The primary scope of work involves highway improvements specifically focused on hazard elimination and safety, featuring the installation of a continuous turn lane. The project is governed by the 2024 Specification Book and utilizes the Digital Delivery Program, which employs the Model as the Legal Document for bidding and construction. Prospective bidders must submit a proposal guaranty of 71,000.00 dollars, which may be provided via a bid bond. Required submission materials include audited financial statements and experience questionnaires, which must be received at least ten days prior to the December 2026 letting date. The contract mandates strict adherence to the Buy America and Build America, Buy America acts, ensuring all permanently installed iron, steel, and manufactured products are produced in the United States. Additionally, the project is subject to Davis-Bacon and Related Act wage standards, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act. Contract administration requires the use of Department Form 318 for invoicing, supported by detailed payroll or log sheets. Quality control is a significant focus, with the contractor responsible for asphalt binder viscosity and application uniformity, while an inspector will conduct SWP3 inspections every seven calendar days. The project also includes a Contractor Force Account Safety Contingency specifically for work zone enhancements to improve traffic control.