LOCAL LET MAINTENANCE CONTRACT, JIM WELLS CO, CRACK SEAL

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a crack sealing maintenance contract on US-281 in Jim Wells County, with an estimated contract value of $181,775. This is a waived project limited to prequalified contractors only, and all bids must be submitted electronically through the Electronic State Business Daily and Electronic Bidding System by the deadline of August 18, 2026. The work involves performing crack sealing on a 0.01-mile segment of the highway within a strict 27-working-day performance period following award, with a $4,000 performance guarantee required to ensure quality and timely completion. The contract is administered by TxDOT’s Corpus Christi District, with payments processed through the Maintenance Contract Office located at 1701 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX. The solicitation number is 6499-75-001_0826, and while the contract type is not explicitly labeled, the nature of the work aligns with a firm fixed price structure. There is no small business set-aside, and no socioeconomic goals are established for this project. Specific technical specifications, inspection criteria, packaging requirements, and detailed evaluation factors are not included in the available documentation but are presumed to be detailed in supplemental materials accessible through the official bidding portals. The project relies on state and local procurement procedures, with the contracting officer’s representative and technical representative roles not formally assigned in the solicitation, though contact is available through the Maintenance Contract Office in Karnes City. All bidders must be prequalified, and any addenda or updates will be released exclusively through the ESBD system, which serves as the authoritative source for all contractual terms.