Jefferson County — CSJ 0920-00-178 — June 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

This contract, issued by the Texas Department of Transportation under solicitation number 0920-00-178, pertains to a state-let construction project in Jefferson County, Texas, with a letting date of June 2026. The scope of work encompasses federal-aid transportation construction activities including site preparation, landscape planting, mobilization, traffic control, and maintenance operations governed by 23 CFR 635.102, 635.108, and 635.116. Contractors are required to self-perform at least 30% of the work, comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements, submit certified payrolls using Form WH-347, and adhere to Buy America Act standards for materials. Performance is subject to inspection at the project site, with acceptance tied to compliance with Texas Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Traffic Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, ANSI 107-2004 for safety apparel, and MASH guidelines for safety hardware. Environmental and safety protocols require adherence to EPA guidelines, SDS and EPIC sheets for hazardous materials, and restrictions during migratory bird nesting season from March 15 to September 15. Special provisions mandate strict compliance with nondiscrimination and affirmative action requirements under EO 11246, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and 49 CFR Part 26, with a DBE participation goal of 0%. A mandatory on-the-job training program, certification of non-discrimination in employment, and compliance with the Cargo Preference Act for federal aid contracts are also required. Contractors must implement information security safeguards under TxDOT’s Article 7.20 to protect personal identifying information and ensure subcontractors meet the same standards. The contract prohibits subletting without written approval and mandates submission of a Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295), a Schedule of Liquidated Damages, and a Notice of Contractor Performance Evaluations. Performance is tracked through monthly progress reports due by the 20th of each month and interim evaluations within 30 days of work commencement. All records, including payroll and safety documentation, must be retained for three years after final payment. Bid submissions must strictly follow the TxDOT Form 234-B I-61-5M format, and proposals must be submitted by the stated deadline to be considered responsive. While the contract includes numerous line items for plant materials, landscape establishment, mobil