Wichita County — CSJ 0156-07-115 — December 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a state-let construction project in Wichita County, identified as CSJ 0156-07-115. The project focuses on hazard elimination and safety improvements along a 0.710-mile segment of IH 44, specifically from US 287 to the railroad overpass. The primary scope of work includes the installation of permanent concrete traffic barriers along segments of SS 325, flexible pavement structure repairs using asphalt concrete pavement Type B, and various pavement work including saw cutting and concrete placement. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for erosion control, requiring seeding and fertilizing to achieve a minimum 70 percent vegetative cover within the right of way. The project is governed by the TxDOT specifications adopted on September 1, 2024, and federal-aid construction contract provisions under FORM FHWA 1273. Key deliverables include preconstruction submittals such as a work schedule, utility coordination plan, and a temporary water pollution control plan. Contractors must adhere to strict inspection protocols, providing the Engineer with 24 hours notice for testing and ensuring all steel and tie bars meet ASTM A516 or A999 Grade 60 standards. Special requirements include mandatory railroad insurance policies and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Equal Employment Opportunity Act. Proposals are due by December 1, 2026, with inquiries directed to Daryn Sims, P.E.