Williamson County — CSJ 0914-05-264 — June 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

This contract, solicitation number 0914-05-264, issued by the Texas Department of Transportation for a state-let construction project in Williamson County, Texas, is scheduled for letting in June 2026 and is classified as a federal-aid highway construction contract governed by 23 CFR Part 635 and related federal regulations. The scope of work involves comprehensive construction activities including earthwork, paving, drainage, planting, irrigation, and roadway lighting, with line items specified for materials such as flex base, concrete, and vegetative materials, though exact contract value cannot be determined due to incomplete pricing data. Contractors must perform at least 30% of the work using their own workforce or qualified leased employees under direct supervision, and all subcontractors must incorporate federal and state compliance provisions, including Form FHWA-1273, which enforces Davis-Bacon wage standards, overtime rules, certified payroll reporting via Optional Form WH-347, anti-retaliation protections, and records retention for three years. Labor compliance is tightly regulated under 29 CFR Part 5 and Part 1926, with mandatory adherence to OSHA safety standards and prompt payment obligations under 31 U.S.C. 3901–3907. The project requires strict environmental compliance with the Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act, alongside specific material standards such as topsoil PI ≥25 and approved compost or sod types. An on-the-job training program with wage progression tiers and potential federal reimbursement of $0.80 per training hour is required, and failure to meet training targets may trigger default. Transportation of materials via ocean vessel must comply with the Cargo Preference Act, requiring at least 50% of gross tonnage on U.S.-flag ships, with ocean bills of lading submitted within 20–30 days of loading. While the DBE participation goal is set at 0%, contractors must still certify compliance with federal nondiscrimination laws, submit Form 1295 disclosing interested parties, and avoid conflicts of interest or lobbying activities tied to contract funds. Proposals must be submitted as typed documents with audited financials and experience questionnaires filed ten days prior to letting, and inspections occur on-site under the authority of TxDOT engineers, with acceptance contingent on meeting all technical and regulatory benchmarks. Failure to comply may result in payment withholding, liquidated damages, termination, or debarment from future bidding. Point of