LOCAL LET MAINTENANCE CONTRACT, FREESTONE CO, CRACK SEAL

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a crack sealing maintenance contract on SH0075 in Freestone County, Texas, with an estimated contract value of $245,888.00. The work involves applying crack sealant to a 0.01-mile segment of highway and must be completed within 49 working days from the start date. The solicitation, numbered 6502-33-001_0626, was posted on May 14, 2026, with bids due by June 11, 2026, and is classified as a waived project issued exclusively to prequalified contractors. Performance is required at the specified location in Freestone County, with all work overseen by TxDOT’s Bryan District Maintenance Contract Office. The contract includes a $5,000.00 performance guarantee tied to workmanship or material durability, though no formal clause language, inspection criteria, or technical specifications are provided within the solicitation summary. Contract administration is handled by TxDOT at 2591 North Earl Rudder Freeway, Bryan, TX, with Delmy Reyes serving as a point of contact based in Huntsville for inquiries. Bidders must submit proposals exclusively through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and Electronic Bidding System, with no alternative submission methods permitted. While the solicitation outlines the project scope, cost, and timeline, it lacks detailed sections typically found in federal contracts, including itemized CLINs, packaging and marking requirements, evaluation factors, or specific performance standards such as ASTM or AASHTO references. The absence of FAR clause references, attachments, or special contract requirements suggests reliance on TxDOT’s internal technical and procedural guidelines. Payment will be processed through TxDOT’s Bryan District office, with an agency code of 601 and project number RMC - A00221774, though invoicing procedures are not specified. The procurement is likely awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, consistent with routine TxDOT maintenance contracts, and no socioeconomic set-asides or certifications are required. Offerors must ensure compliance with prequalification requirements and adhere to submission instructions via the state’s electronic bidding portal.