Harris County — CSJ 6498-52-001 — June 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

The solicitation for Harris County CSJ 6498-52-001, issued by the Texas Department of Transportation with a June 2026 letting date, encompasses a local-let maintenance contract focused on highway infrastructure improvements within Harris County, Texas. The scope of work requires full compliance with federal and state regulations including 23 CFR Part 635 and Texas-specific performance standards, with emphasis on the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices consistent with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and TxDOT specifications. Key deliverables include the use of approved materials such as reflective sheeting, crushed concrete meeting Tex-145-E and Tex-413-A quality thresholds, and pavement markings conforming to Item 672 standards, all subject to on-site inspection and final acceptance by the Engineer. The contract mandates a 30% self-performance requirement for the contractor, restricts subcontracting without written consent, and enforces strict adherence to Davis-Bacon wage determinations, certified payroll submissions, and three-year record retention. Special provisions impose obligations under the Cargo Preference Act, nondiscrimination and affirmative action requirements, lobbying disclosures, and performance evaluation protocols. Liquidated damages apply for schedule delays, and DBE participation is required under federal and state programs. The procurement operates under a potentially Lowest Price Technically Acceptable framework, with award based on bid compliance, technical qualifications, and DBE commitments, though no formal evaluation weights or scoring system are documented. Material specifications are detailed through attachment identifiers such as 4451G, 6668B, and 6380G, referencing items like reflective sheeting, anchor studs, and mixing nozzles, though quantities or pricing are not numerically defined—unit prices are provided in written form only, preventing calculation of total value. Packaging and marking requirements restrict labeling to the back of signs with a one-inch maximum letter height and mandate retroreflective colors for STOP/SLOW paddles, but no military or standardized shipping labels are required. Compliance with SAM.gov registration for UEI and CAGE codes is mandatory, and contractors must certify they are not debarred or suspended. While no explicit contract start or end dates, FOB terms, invoicing method, or payment office details are provided, performance is tied to project sites within the right-of-way of federal-aid highways. All special provisions and labor clauses must be flowed down to subcontractors, and no options, key personnel requirements, or OCI provisions are included