Morris County — CSJ 6509-82-001 — October 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

The Texas Department of Transportation has issued solicitation 6509-82-001 for a non-site specific materials contract focused on the purchase of dense graded hot mix asphalt for US 259 in Morris County. This local-let maintenance project, identified as project A00224075, is a materials-only contract requiring the supply of various hot mix asphalt types, including PG 64-22 and PG 70-22, with options for both delivery and pickup within the Daingerfield Maintenance Office area. The contract has a primary completion timeline of 180 calendar days, with a possible mutual extension up to 360 calendar days. The award is based on a low-bid selection process. Bidders must provide a proposal guaranty of 8,000 dollars and adhere to strict submission requirements, including the acknowledgment of all addenda and the submission of a Materials Supplier Questionnaire if not previously prequalified. Key operational requirements include a minimum call-out of 20 tons for delivered mix and the provision of vehicle weight and volume data two days prior to use. Quality standards mandate the use of Class A aggregates and field sand with a sand equivalent value of at least 35, while the use of recycled asphalt shingles is prohibited. Contract administration is managed by Maintenance Section Supervisor Nicholas Norman. The contractor is responsible for inspecting all asphalt batches before they leave the control area, while the Department's engineer retains the authority to witness sampling and reject truckloads. Compliance with federal nondiscrimination laws and Texas state codes regarding boycotts of Israel and energy companies is mandatory. All work is governed by the September 1, 2024, TxDOT specifications, and failure to comply with safety or ethical requirements may result in the suspension of work or administrative sanctions.