Kaufman County — CSJ 6495-90-001 — October 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

The Texas Department of Transportation has issued solicitation 6495-90-001 for bridge preventative maintenance on Highway SH 34 in Kaufman County, Texas. This local-let maintenance project, identified as Project No. A00218976, requires the contractor to complete all work within 51 working days, with a start date no later than seven calendar days following the work order letter. The scope includes technical bridge maintenance, implementation of lane closures up to two miles in length, and the use of Portable Changeable Message Signs and Truck Mounted Attenuators. Bidders must provide a proposal guaranty of 5,000 dollars and submit audited financial statements and experience questionnaires at least ten days before the letting date. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsive bid, provided it is not mathematically unbalanced or higher than the department estimate. Key requirements include adherence to the September 1, 2024, Standard Specifications and various special provisions covering nondiscrimination, liquidated damages, and cybersecurity safeguards for TxDOT data. Contractors must also comply with Texas Government Code regarding firearm entity nondiscrimination and the Texas Engineering Practice Act. Technical deliverables include the submission of a bar chart or CPM chart for progress tracking and the field verification of repair locations with the Engineer based on a January 2026 inspection report. Pavement markings must conform to TMUCD standards and specific departmental material specifications.