Matagorda County — CSJ 0847-05-043 — May 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

The contract pertains to a state-let highway construction project in Matagorda County, Texas, under the jurisdiction of the Texas Department of Transportation, with a solicitation number of 0847-05-043 and a letting date of May 2026. The project involves the construction and rehabilitation of roadways, including pavement reconstruction, drainage systems, traffic control, and pavement marking, with work required to begin within 90 days of authorization and proceed continuously to completion. Performance obligations are governed by federal regulations including 23 CFR 635 and Texas state standards, with mandatory self-performance of at least 30% of the contract value by the prime contractor using direct employees or leased workers under direct control. Contractors must employ a competent superintendent with full authority over onsite operations and comply with stringent quality, safety, and environmental protocols such as the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, erosion control, and dust control measures. All materials must meet precise technical specifications, including asphalt gradation, base aggregate composition, and reflective pavement markings compliant with ANSI and Texas MUTCD standards. Contract compliance extends to workforce requirements under federal and state nondiscrimination laws, including affirmative action provisions, equal employment opportunity reporting, and participation goals for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises as outlined in 49 CFR Part 26. Contractors are required to utilize U.S.-flag vessels for cargo transport under the Cargo Preference Act and adhere to Buy America provisions with documented material sourcing via Form 1818 and Form 2806. While the contract includes detailed lists of work items and quantities—such as RC pipe, asphalt treatment, pavement markings, and temporary traffic control—it does not specify pricing, contract value, or payment terms, with unit prices left as placeholders. Inspections occur on-site at the project location and are subject to final acceptance by the Texas Department of Transportation’s Executive Director or designee. The solicitation does not provide information on evaluation factors, contract type, invoicing systems, or contact details for contracting representatives, nor does it include formally structured FAR clauses but rather references special provisions and regulatory citations. Bid submissions must conform strictly to the official state-issued format, with noncompliance resulting in rejection, though no explicit submission portal, file type, or deadline beyond the posting date is confirmed.