Williamson County — CSJ 0015-09-208 — July 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

The contract pertains to a state-let highway construction project in Williamson County, Texas, identified as Control 0015-09-208 under Project F 2026(788) along IH-35, with a total performance period of 128 working days. The Texas Department of Transportation is the procuring agency, and the solicitation was posted and due on July 1, 2026, under the NAICS code 237310 for heavy and civil engineering construction. The project involves a range of site preparation and roadway activities, including excavation, embankment, removal and installation of concrete mowstrips, rock filter dams, metal guardrail systems, pavement marking, and traffic management operations. Work must adhere to strict seasonal constraints: asphalt operations cannot begin after August 1, tree and brush removal must occur between September 16 and February 28, and all removal tasks must conclude within 21 calendar days once initiated. Payment is tied to specified line items and special provisions listed in TxDOT Form 234-B, though unit prices are not disclosed. The bid must include detailed compliance with federal and state procurement standards, including adherence to the Required Contract Provisions (FHWA Form 1273), Davis-Bacon labor standards, Cargo Preference Act, and Buy America requirements. The contract is subject to nondiscrimination mandates under Title VI, the ADA, Section 504, and multiple EEO regulations, including the requirement to participate in the DHS E-Verify system. Although the DBE goal is set at 0%, bidders must still submit formal DBE commitments as outlined in Article 2.14. Bidders are required to submit audited financial statements and an experience questionnaire at least ten days prior to the letting date. The proposal must be submitted using the official TxDOT form, signed by an authorized representative, and must include acknowledgments of all addenda—particularly Addendum No. 1 dated June 29, 2026. Failure to meet any of the mandatory pass/fail criteria, including proper guarantee submission, technical qualification, balanced pricing, or affiliation disclosure, renders the bid nonresponsive. The contract will be awarded to the apparent low bidder if responsive and qualified, but the state retains the right to reject all bids if collusion is suspected, the low bid exceeds the department’s estimate, or contains a defined bid error. The project’s quality control standards mandate