Nueces County — CSJ 0617-02-080 — July 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

Nueces County is the location for a state-let construction solicitation under Texas Department of Transportation, identified by solicitation number 0617-02-080 and set for letting in July 2026. The contract falls under NAICS code 237310 for highway, street, and bridge construction and is classified as a SLED agency action. The scope of work centers on system integration requiring the installation, reconfiguration, relocation, and testing of intelligent transportation system components including dynamic message signs, CCTV cameras, wireless radios, Ethernet switches, and solar-powered equipment, with all work performed on-site at field locations and requiring full operational functionality post-installation. The project demands strict adherence to technical standards such as NEC, NEMA, IEC 60529, MIL-STD-275, and ASTM, with equipment required to meet environmental tolerances from -30°F to 165°F and humidity levels including condensation, while components must be industrial-grade with a minimum 15-year design life, gold-plated connectors, and permanent, UV-resistant labeling. Final acceptance involves a 30-day continuous operation period with no more than two false calls and under 72 hours of total downtime, followed by a mandatory three-year warranty commencing after successful testing. The solicitation operates under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable framework, where bids are evaluated based on technical qualification—including experience with wireless systems, DMS, and CCTV—followed by price competitiveness, with award going to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all requirements. Special provisions enforce compliance with federal mandates including the Davis-Bacon Act, Cargo Preference Act requiring U.S.-flag vessel use for ocean shipments, and the prohibition of discriminatory practices through Nondiscrimination in Employment requirements. Contractors must flow down all special conditions—including information security under TxDOT’s Article 7.20, Equal Employment Opportunity obligations, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise compliance per 49 CFR Part 26—to all subcontractors and vendors. The contract imposes strict certifications regarding debarment status, prohibition of lobbying with federal funds, and data security protocols for any access to sensitive information, with violations potentially resulting in payment withholding, termination, or disqualification. All deliverables must be documented with signed test reports, wiring diagrams, and performance charts, with inspections and acceptance occurring on-site under the oversight of TxDOT engineering personnel. No explicit contract value is stated, but the solicitation references payment thresholds up