Nueces County — CSJ 0916-35-231 — May 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

Nueces County project CSJ 0916-35-231 is a state-let construction solicitation under the Texas Department of Transportation, with a letting date in May 2026. The project involves highway and bridge infrastructure work at Ocean Drive at Cayo del Osos Bay, governed by technical specifications including Class S concrete with 4,000 psi compressive strength, Grade 60 galvanized reinforcing steel, and asphalt binder compliance with AASHTO T 313 and ASTM D6084 standards. Work includes excavation, pavement surfacing with AC-15P and HMA TY-B SAC-B PG70-22, and traffic control systems aligned with Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and Departmental Material Specifications. The contract requires adherence to federal-aid highway regulations, including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage obligations, weekly certified payroll submissions, and compliance with the Cargo Preference Act mandating at least 50% of ocean freight on U.S.-flag vessels. Contractors must perform at least 30% of the contract value using their own forces, provide on-the-job training for disadvantaged and minority workers with specific wage progression tiers, and ensure Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation in accordance with DOT regulations. All subcontracts must include mandated special provisions and Form FHWA-1273. Technical documentation includes bridge layout, boring logs, drainage maps, and standards sheets referencing AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and the TxDOT Bridge Design Manual. Bids must be submitted on TxDOT Form 234-B I-61-5M with a bond, using handwritten unit prices in word format, and no numeric pricing is provided in the solicitation. Recordkeeping obligations span three years post-completion and include contracts, payrolls, training logs, and bills of lading accessible for federal audits. While no explicit contract value is stated due to unpopulated pricing fields, the scope encompasses structural, pavement, and traffic control elements requiring strict compliance with inspection criteria and quality standards enforced by the TxDOT Engineer.