Tarrant County — CSJ 2266-02-168 — June 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

This contract, issued by the Texas Department of Transportation under solicitation number 2266-02-168 for a June 2026 letting, pertains to state-let construction work in Tarrant County along SH 360. The scope includes comprehensive roadway improvements such as erosion control log installation and removal, concrete curb and sidewalk placement, pavement marking, traffic control measures including barricades and portable message signs, and the construction of a noise wall spanning over 12,000 square feet. All work must comply with TxDOT technical specifications, including material standards like DMS-8300 Type A reflective sheeting and BC (1-12)-21, as well as federal regulations under 23 CFR Part 635 and FHWA guidelines. The project requires strict adherence to Davis-Bacon wage rates, Buy America provisions, and compliance with 29 CFR Part 5 and 4, with certified payrolls submitted via Form WH-347 and all subcontracts bound by the prime contract’s terms. The contractor must self-perform at least 30% of the contract value excluding specialty items, maintain a competent superintendent on-site per 23 CFR 635.116(c), and ensure no organizational conflicts of interest are present, as certified through Form 1295. The contract mandates participation in E-Verify, submission of EEO-1 reports, implementation of cybersecurity safeguards for protected data under Texas law, and compliance with the Cargo Preference Act requiring at least half of ocean freight to be carried on U.S.-flag vessels. The award mechanism operates on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, where technical compliance serves as a mandatory threshold rather than a scored criterion, and any bid failing to meet requirements for certifications, DBE goals, or pricing accuracy will be rejected. No formal contract value is determinable due to inconsistent and likely erroneous line-item data, though a $100,000 bid bond is required. Performance is site-based within Tarrant County’s right-of-way, with final inspection and acceptance conducted solely by TxDOT or its designated Engineer, who holds full discretion over approval. The contract imposes no packaging, marking, or preservation standards under MIL-STD and does not specify delivery schedules or FOB terms, focusing instead on regulatory compliance, workforce accountability, and performance verification through field inspections and documentation review.