Hopkins County — CSJ 6501-81-001 — May 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

The contract pertains to the supply and delivery of asphalt emulsions, primarily RC-250, across nine designated sites in Hopkins County, Texas, under Solicitation Number 6501-81-001, with a letting date of May 2026. The Texas Department of Transportation is the procuring agency, and performance is localized to Hopkins County with deliveries required to TxDOT storage tanks or distributor points. The base contract term is 182 calendar days, with a potential one-time extension of up to 365 days, and each work order must be fulfilled within five working days. Deliveries must occur between 7:00 A.M. and 3:30 P.M. CST, and materials must be transported using equipment fitted with transfer pumps and cam-lock hoses, adhering to legal weight and size restrictions. All work must comply with the Texas Department of Transportation Standard Specifications adopted September 1, 2024, particularly Special Provision 8003, which governs asphalts, oils, and emulsions, and includes strict temperature controls for RC-250 application and storage ranging from 125°F to 180°F, with a maximum storage limit of 200°F. Inspection and acceptance occur upon delivery at the designated TxDOT sites, with payment contingent on formal approval by the Department and measured by certified scales using volume or weight metrics. The contract emphasizes strict compliance with mandatory certifications and procedural requirements rather than competitive evaluation of technical merit. Bidders must submit a valid bid bond, complete Form 1295 if the contract value exceeds $1 million, certify compliance with E-Verify for all subcontractors, and submit a Materials Supplier’s Questionnaire at least ten days prior to the letting. Non-discrimination obligations under Title VI and 49 CFR Part 21 are binding on both prime contractors and subcontractors, and additional requirements include adherence to foreign adversary restrictions under Section 889 of the 2019 NDAA, preservation and disclosure of public records under Texas Government Code Chapter 552, and prohibition against surveillance or retaliation against TxDOT personnel. The contract does not include formal FAR clauses, evaluated weighting factors, or clearly defined payment office details, and while itemized quantities for RC-250 are specified across nine sites totaling 115,000 gallons, unit prices are not numerically provided, rendering the total contract value