LOCAL LET MAINTENANCE CONTRACT, WALLER CO, MOWING HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY

The Texas Department of Transportation has issued a solicitation for a local maintenance contract to perform mowing services along the right of way on US 290 in Waller County, with an estimated contract value of $306,205.78. This is a waived project, meaning bidding proposals are restricted to prequalified contractors who have been identified and vetted by the agency, and bidders may request a questionnaire to confirm their eligibility. The work involves mowing vegetation across various segments of highway right of way within Waller County, with a minimal project length of 0.01 mile specified, though the actual scope encompasses multiple locations throughout the county. The contract performance period is 365 calendar days, during which the selected contractor must maintain vegetation control to meet established standards. A guaranty of $6,000 is required to ensure performance obligations are fulfilled. The solicitation, identified by number 6495-60-001_0626 and governed under NAICS code 561730 for landscaping services, was posted on May 18, 2026, with bids due by 10:30 AM on June 9, 2026. Proposals must be submitted by mail or delivery to the Houston District Maintenance Contract Office at 7600 Washington Avenue in Houston, Texas. The point of contact for inquiries is Daniel Dvorak, reachable via phone at (713) 802-5572. While key details such as the period of performance, location, and financial estimate are clearly defined, the solicitation lacks detailed specifications regarding inspection criteria, packaging requirements, evaluation factors, or line-item pricing. The official sources for bid information are the Electronic State Business Daily, the Electronic Bidding System, and the posted project proposal. The contract is administered under the Texas Department of Transportation’s local let program and requires no formal FAR clause incorporation beyond the specific conditions noted, including the guaranty and prequalification requirements.