Titus County — CSJ 6509-87-001 — October 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

The Texas Department of Transportation has issued solicitation 6509-87-001 for the purchase of dense graded hot-mix asphalt materials for Highway US 271 in Titus County. This is a non-site specific materials-only contract involving work orders within the Mt Pleasant Maintenance Office area. The project requires the supply of 1,100 tons of hot mix asphalt, with a minimum call-out of 20 tons per delivery. The contract term is 180 calendar days, with a possible mutual extension up to 360 calendar days. Deliveries must occur between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm CST and must be accompanied by haul tickets and work order numbers. Award is based on the low bid from a responsive and responsible bidder, with a required proposal guaranty of 8,000 dollars. Technical specifications mandate the use of Class A aggregate and field sand with a sand equivalent value of at least 35, while explicitly prohibiting the use of Recycled Asphalt Shingles in the mix design. Material temperature must be maintained between 215 and 350 degrees Fahrenheit at delivery. The contract is governed by the September 1, 2024, TxDOT Standard Specifications and includes strict compliance requirements regarding non-discrimination and prohibited activities. All work is directed by Maintenance Section Supervisor Fred Crowder.