LOCAL LET MAINTENANCE CONTRACT, HARRIS CO, BRIDGE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a Bridge Preventative Maintenance contract on US Highway 290 in west Harris County, with an estimated cost of $990,419.75. The solicitation, identified as 6497-00-001_0826, was posted on July 27, 2026, and bids are due by 10:30 AM on August 18, 2026. Work is limited to a 0.01-mile segment and must be completed within 180 working days. The contract falls under NAICS code 237310 and is classified as a Local Let Maintenance Contract, administered by TxDOT’s Houston District. Bidders are required to submit proposals through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) system or by mail to the designated TxDOT office, and must adhere to all specifications and addenda published through those platforms. A $20,000 guaranty is required, and performance is expected at the project site in Harris County, with government oversight for inspection and acceptance, though specific quality standards or inspection protocols are not detailed here. The contract does not include explicit federal acquisition regulation clauses, evaluation factors, or a line-item pricing breakdown, indicating it follows state procurement practices rather than full federal FAR compliance. No information is provided on payment methods, accounting codes beyond the agency code 601, or contracting officer representatives. While socioeconomic set-asides are not applicable, bidders must confirm compliance with TxDOT standards and submit necessary bonding. The absence of detailed specifications, attachment lists, packaging requirements, or special contract provisions suggests that full details are embedded in the electronic bidding system and supplementary documents referenced by the solicitation. The point of contact for bid inquiries is Hamoon Bahrami at the Houston District office, and all submissions must be made through the ESBD portal or mailed to 7600 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007-0000.