Hidalgo County — CSJ 6497-69-001 — October 2026 Letting — State-Let Maintenance

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a Highway Routine Maintenance Contract, identified as CSJ 6497-69-001, focused on the replacement of large signs in Hidalgo County and surrounding areas including Cameron, Sanderland, Bloomingdale, Jim Hogg, Brooks, and Kennedy counties. The project involves the installation, removal, and relocation of large signs, with a total allowed duration of 192 working days. Work must commence within 90 calendar days of the authorization date, and the contract may be extended for an additional year if performance is satisfactory. A 90-day delay for contractor convenience regarding material acquisition is also included. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must provide a proposal guaranty of 24,000 dollars and submit audited financial statements and experience questionnaires at least ten days before the letting date. Key operational requirements include providing off-duty law enforcement for lane closures, adhering to strict peak-hour closure restrictions from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and maintaining compliance with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. Contractors must also certify they do not boycott energy companies or discriminate against firearm entities. Oversight is managed by the District Maintenance Engineer, who may require a Performance Recovery Plan or Corrective Action Plan if quality or safety standards are not met.