LOCAL LET MAINTENANCE CONTRACT, LAMAR CO, PICNIC AREA MAINTENANCE

The Texas Department of Transportation has issued a solicitation for picnic area maintenance services along US-271 in Lamar County, Texas, with an estimated contract value of $131,125 and a performance period of 365 days. This is a Local Let Maintenance Contract categorized under NAICS code 237990 and is designated as a waived project, meaning it is restricted to prequalified contractors and follows streamlined procedures outside standard federal acquisition frameworks. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and the Electronic Bidding System by 2:00 PM Central Time on August 20, 2026, with hard copies also required to be delivered to the TxDOT Paris District office. The work involves routine maintenance of multiple picnic facilities within Lamar County, encompassing tasks such as trash removal, landscaping, and minor repairs, though no detailed statement of work, technical specifications, or compliance standards are provided in the public solicitation. The contract does not include small business set-asides, as the SBE goal is set at 0.0 percent, and socioeconomic certifications are not disclosed at this stage. Performance is secured through a $3,000 performance guarantee, and no option periods, extensions, or detailed pricing line items are outlined. The solicitation references the ESBD and Electronic Bidding System as the authoritative sources for any addenda, attachments, or updated requirements, and no formal evaluation factors, scoring criteria, or contract administration contacts beyond a primary inquiry point are disclosed. Payment office details, invoicing procedures, inspection protocols, and specific acceptance criteria are not provided, and the basis of award is inferred to be Low Price Technically Acceptable based on state DOT practice for waived maintenance projects.