Burnet County — CSJ 0252-01-084 — December 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting proposals for state-let construction to improve the US 281 intersection in Burnet County, identified by Control 0252-01-084. The comprehensive scope of work includes pavement and surface improvements using dense-graded hot-mix asphalt and thin overlay mixtures, the construction of concrete substructures and drilled shaft foundations, and the installation of drainage systems such as reinforced concrete pipes and box culverts. Additionally, the project requires the installation of sidewalks, concrete medians, directional islands, and roadway illumination. Work must begin within 90 calendar days of authorization and be completed within 162 working days, with specific tree and brush removal restricted to the period between September 16 and February 28. The contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder, provided there is no evidence of collusion and the bid aligns with the Department's budgetary estimates. Bidders must provide a proposal guaranty of 100,000 dollars and submit unit bid prices in both words and figures. The project is subject to strict federal and state regulations, including the Buy America and Build America, Buy America Acts, Davis-Bacon and Related Act provisions, and various non-discrimination and cybersecurity safeguards. Quality standards are enforced through rigorous inspection and acceptance criteria, particularly for VDS field equipment, which requires a 30-day defect-free period and a minimum of 90 percent remaining warranty upon final acceptance.