Marion County — CSJ 6509-84-001 — October 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

The Texas Department of Transportation has issued solicitation 6509-84-001 for project A00224077 in Marion County, specifically focusing on work related to US 59. This local-let maintenance contract is for the purchase of dense-graded hot-mix asphalt materials only, featuring non-site specific work orders within the Jefferson Maintenance Office area. The project is to be completed within 180 calendar days, with a possible single extension up to a total of 360 calendar days. Bidders must provide a proposal guaranty of 8,000 dollars and submit a Materials Supplier's Questionnaire at least ten days before the letting date if they are not already prequalified. The contract follows a low-bid selection process and requires adherence to TxDOT standard specifications adopted September 1, 2024, and special specification Item 8011. Key operational requirements include making all deliveries between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm CST and ensuring all transport materials are properly tarped. Quality control is managed by the Engineer, with aggregate sampling occurring at the plant and strict requirements for field sand and binder substitution. Additionally, the contractor must comply with federal nondiscrimination laws, safety protocols requiring approved hats and vests, and various state certifications regarding foreign adversaries and boycott activities.