Smith County — CSJ 6500-40-001 — June 2026 Letting — State-Let Maintenance

The contract pertains to state-let maintenance work on SH 110 in Smith County, Texas, under solicitation number 6500-40-001, with a let date of June 2026 and a performance period starting September 1st for 42 working days. The scope encompasses roadway improvements including pavement milling and resurfacing, membrane underseal application, traffic control deployment, pavement marking removal, and installation of signage and safety equipment such as portable changeable message signs and truck-mounted attenuators. Work must comply strictly with TxDOT Standard Specifications, the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and applicable state regulations including 43 TAC §9.23–9.27 for contractor evaluations and performance reviews. Material specifications require the use of PG 76-22 asphalt binder, compliant with Tex-540-C testing, and pavement markings must be applied using pliant polymer detour-grade materials or tape over hot mix asphalt. All traffic control devices and markings must adhere to TMUTCD standards, and inspections and acceptance occur at the project site by the TxDOT Engineer, who conducts field sampling and verifies conformance to established technical criteria such as dynamic shear rheometer tests and creep stiffness measurements. The contract includes mandatory compliance with E-Verify for employment eligibility, prohibits participation in foreign boycotts of Israel, and requires disclosure of interested parties via Form 1295, with penalties for noncompliance including contract termination. Liquidated damages are assessed daily based on contract value thresholds, ranging from $760 for contracts up to $1 million up to $3,072 for those exceeding $25 million. While the solicitation calls for DBE participation and includes socioeconomic considerations, no offeror certifications or detailed pricing data are confirmed in the record; placeholder values of $1.00 per unit appear in the CLIN table, and an anomalous negative price for flex base suggests data inconsistencies. The estimated total value is approximately $187,557 but is likely understated or inaccurate due to incomplete pricing information. Contractors must submit proposals in bound format, include required certifications, and comply with data security obligations under Texas law, preserving all records for public disclosure as mandated by Government Code §552.003. There is no specified invoicing system, payment office details, or designated COR/COTR provided, and material handling requirements are limited to traffic-related marking and signage standards, with no packaging