Hidalgo County — CSJ 0255-06-073 — May 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

Hidalgo County, Texas is the location for a state-let construction solicitation under number 0255-06-073, issued by the Texas Department of Transportation with a posted date and response deadline of May 1, 2026. The work involves construction activities along US 281 at STA 1164+75 under project number F 2026(590), encompassing a broad scope that includes fiber optic cable installation, integration of traffic control systems, installation of amphibian and reptile exclusion fencing, and civil construction work such as paving, concrete curb and gutter, soil retention, seeding, mulching, and sodding. Material specifications follow strict standards including 23 CFR Part 635, 29 CFR 1926, and 43 TAC §9.24, with key components like fiber optic systems needing to operate satisfactorily for at least one year post-installation and undergo OTDR testing for dB loss compliance. The project requires compliance with the Cargo Preference Act, necessitating use of U.S.-flag vessels for transport, and includes special provisions mandating nondiscrimination in employment, a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal of 0%, and adherence to on-the-job training programs targeting minority and female participation. Contractors must submit a bid guaranty in the form of a cashier’s check or bid bond, and complete all required certifications including the Certificate of Nondiscrimination in Employment and the Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295). Performance is evaluated at the site of installation, with inspections and acceptance tied directly to compliance with engineering plans, and liquidated damages are stipulated for delays. All work must be executed under the continuous supervision of a contractor-employed superintendent with full authority over operations, and security obligations extend to subcontractors handling TxDOT data, requiring immediate breach reporting without mandating individual security clearances. No contract options, named key personnel, or organizational conflict of interest clauses are included, and while numerous line items with unit prices are listed—such as bonding course, flexible base, seal coat, and precast units—the total estimated contract value cannot be determined due to uncalculated extended prices and absence of a consolidated total. All contractual obligations are governed by project-specific Special Provisions rather than standard FAR clauses, and proposals must be submitted via designated channels by the deadline, with electronic submission implied through use of standardized digital forms.