Travis County — CSJ 0914-04-358 — June 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

This solicitation, identified as CSJ 0914-04-358, is a state-let construction project sponsored by the Texas Department of Transportation for work in Travis County, with a letting date set for June 2026. The project involves various transportation infrastructure activities including installation and removal of traffic control devices, signage, and concrete structures, with performance required within the right-of-way of multiple highway locations across the county. Work must commence within 90 days of contract award and proceed continuously without interruption, adhering to detailed technical specifications such as TxDOT Material Specifications DMS-7110, DMS-8300, and DMS-8600, as well as the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and federal standards under 23 CFR and 49 CFR. Compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act mandates payment of prevailing wages and submission of certified payroll records retained for three years, while the Buy America Act and Cargo Preference Act require use of U.S.-produced materials and U.S.-flag vessels for ocean transport where applicable. Contractors must meet stringent labor, safety, and compliance requirements including E-Verify enrollment for all employees, adherence to non-discrimination and affirmative action policies under Executive Order 11246, and a minimum 30% performance of work using their own workforce. Although no formal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal is set, DBE compliance and documentation procedures remain required. Special provisions enforce anti-retaliation protections, prohibit conflicts of interest involving Texas transportation officials, and impose liquidated damages for schedule delays. Bids must be submitted on standardized TxDOT forms, including financial statements and experience questionnaires submitted at least ten days prior to letting, with all documentation meeting specific formatting criteria. The solicitation follows a lowest price technically acceptable approach, where responsiveness and mathematical accuracy are critical for bid acceptance, and payments are administered by the Contracting Officer or Engineer without reference to electronic invoicing systems or detailed accounting codes. No contract type is formally designated, and while pricing units are described in words, no total contract value is provided. All contract administration, inspections, and audits are overseen by TxDOT and federal entities, with records subject to retention and inspection for three years post-completion.