Smith County — CSJ 0190-05-078 — June 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

The contract pertains to a state-let construction project in Smith County, Texas, under solicitation number 0190-05-078, with a scheduled letting date of June 2026 and a response deadline of the same day. The project is administered by the Texas Department of Transportation, with all performance activities centered in Smith County and governed by TxDOT's Departmental Material Specifications, including DMS-4200, DMS-8200, DMS-8220, DMS-8240, and DMS-8300. The estimated contract value is approximately $214.5 million, derived from a detailed line-item schedule covering a broad range of construction activities such as concrete removal and installation, roadway resurfacing with SMA-C asphalt, pavement marker placement, traffic signal and vehicle detection system installation, electrical cabling, conduit work, and erosion control. Notably, one line item reflects a significant credit of over $3 million for flex base material, reducing the net contract value. The scope requires compliance with the National Electrical Code, adherence to performance standards for vehicle detection systems including a 90-day continuous operational test with strict uptime requirements, and the full removal and replacement of pavement markers, signage, and related infrastructure. All installation and testing must meet or exceed pre-removal performance levels, with final acceptance occurring only after successful field validation by TxDOT representatives. Special contractual requirements mandate full compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wage rates, the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, and federal nondiscrimination regulations under Executive Order 11246 and 49 CFR Part 26. The prime contractor must perform at least 30% of the work directly, excluding specialty items, and must maintain comprehensive employment records retained for three years, with annual reporting via FHWA-1391. On-the-job training programs are required for disadvantaged individuals, with wage progression structured at 60%, 75%, and 90% of journeyworker rates over three years. Although a DBE participation goal of 0% is established, the project remains subject to the Cargo Preference Act and includes liquidated damages provisions for schedule delays. While federal acquisition regulation clauses are not explicitly incorporated, the contract operates within the framework of federal-aid construction rules, including payment withholdings, records retention, and lobbying disclosure requirements under SF-LLL. The submission process requires adherence to TxDOT's official