Dallas County — CSJ 0918-00-466 — July 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

This contract solicitation, numbered 0918-00-466 and issued by the Texas Department of Transportation for a State-Let Construction project in Dallas County, is set for a July 2026 letting with a submission deadline on the same date. The work involves the installation, testing, and maintenance of intelligent transportation systems including dynamic message signs, closed-circuit television, fiber optic networks, and wireless communication equipment across roadway right-of-way locations. The scope includes demolishing and replacing existing DMS units, installing new fiber optic cables up to 5,800 linear feet, deploying electrical conduits and conductors of various gauges, mobilization, traffic control, and erosion control measures. The contract value, based on fully priced line items, is estimated at $928,027.59, though additional unspecified items are included and not accounted for in this total. Technical qualifications are mandatory, requiring bidders to have completed at least three similar projects within five years with demonstrated experience in fiber optic installation, splicing, and ITS systems, including adherence to strict performance standards like minimum 90-day operational testing, maximum 72-hour downtime allowance, and compliance with NEMA and IEC 60529 IP66 environmental ratings. All contractors must comply with federal and state labor regulations including 29 CFR Part 3 and 402 of the Clean Water Act, maintain compliance with debarment and suspension requirements through SAM.gov, and adhere to E-Verify and DBE participation guidelines, though the DBE goal is set at 0%. Equipment must be modular, sealed to IP66 specifications, and labeled with permanent UV-resistant markings including model and serial numbers; cables must be color-coded and labeled at both ends. Conformal coating is required on printed circuit boards, and systems must function reliably within a temperature range of -30°F to 165°F and 0–100% humidity. A strict certification process applies to all subcontractors, requiring flow-down of security, nondiscrimination, and Cargo Preference Act clauses which mandate that at least 50% of ocean shipments use U.S.-flag vessels. Proposals must include a bid bond, completed ITS Technical Qualification Forms submitted electronically ten days prior to the bid opening, and adherence to specified form requirements. While evaluation is based on lowest responsive and responsible bidder, technical acceptability is a non-negotiable threshold. Final acceptance occurs at the installed site after 9