Grimes County — CSJ 0315-03-070 — June 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

The contract pertains to a state-let construction project in Grimes County, Texas, under the Texas Department of Transportation, with a solicitation number of 0315-03-070 and a letting date in June 2026. The work involves roadway improvements including widening, addition of left and right turn lanes, installation of lighting systems, and extension of drainage structures, all performed within the right-of-way along a federal-aid highway. Performance is governed by Departmental Material Specifications (DMS-8240, DMS-8241, DMS-8242, DMS-8243, DMS-4200, DMS-8600), the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, ANSI 107-2007 for high-visibility apparel, and other TxDOT standards. Key deliverables include pavement markings with minimum retroreflectivity of 200 feet during day and night, compliance with traffic control measures, and installation of raised pavement markers and dynamic message signs. Work must commence within 90 calendar days of authorization and proceed continuously to completion, with interim evaluations scheduled annually for contracts lasting more than one year. The contract operates under an implied Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis for award, where proposals must meet mandatory technical requirements and are primarily evaluated on price. Technical acceptability criteria include adherence to wage rate mandates under the Davis-Bacon Act, submission of certified payroll records, E-Verify compliance, and proper bid form completion. Although no formal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal is set, contractors must still comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination and affirmative action regulations. Special provisions require the contractor to employ a competent superintendent with full authority over site operations, implement cybersecurity safeguards for TxDOT data, and extend all contractual obligations to subcontractors. Payment and invoicing methods are not explicitly stated, but electronic reporting such as Form 1295 and SF-LLL is required. The place of performance is limited to the project site in Grimes County, with no fixed delivery point specified beyond the job location. While the estimated contract value is not disclosed due to unit prices being written in words without numeric values, a $25,000 proposal guaranty is required. All submissions must use the official TxDOT proposal form, and failure to comply with required certifications or inclusion of mandatory documentation may result in rejection.