McLennan County — CSJ 6503-97-001 — October 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a Local-Let Maintenance project in McLennan County, specifically for large sign replacement and maintenance on SH 6 under Control 6503-97-001. The scope of work involves the fabrication and installation of signs according to Standard Highway Sign Designs for Texas, the relocation of street name signs, and the placement of maintenance work zone speed limit signs. The project is structured around multiple work orders, requiring the contractor to commence work within seven calendar days of authorization. Technical requirements include adherence to the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and AASHTO geometric design criteria, with a specific focus on environmental compliance regarding US waters and the use of orange fencing for boundary establishment. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must provide a proposal guaranty of 7,000 dollars, which may be submitted as a bid bond, and must submit an audited financial statement and experience questionnaire at least ten days before the letting date. The project duration is based on calendar days, with a total completion timeframe of 365 days. Key deliverables include various drill shafts, aluminum sign replacements, and mobilization callouts. The agreement incorporates the September 1, 2024, TxDOT Standard Specifications and includes strict requirements regarding nondiscrimination, cybersecurity safeguards for TxDOT data, and compliance with the National Defense Authorization Act.