Nueces County — CSJ 2263-02-107 — May 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

This contract, solicitation number 2263-02-107, is a state-let construction project issued by the Texas Department of Transportation for work to be performed at the Port Aransas Ferry System in Nueces County, Texas, with a letting date in May 2026. The scope encompasses comprehensive mechanical, civil, structural, and electrical installations requiring full compliance with all applicable national, state, and local codes including ANSI, NFPA, NEMA, ASTM, and OSHA standards. The Contractor is responsible for furnishing and installing all materials, labor, tools, and equipment necessary to complete the project, including the delivery and installation of specific structural components such as steel plates, spacer sleeves, sheave assemblies, and reinforced concrete elements, while ensuring all equipment is new, UL-listed, and sourced from a single manufacturer where specified. All work must align precisely with the design intent outlined in the contract documents, and any ambiguities must be clarified prior to proceeding. The solicitation details stringent requirements for packaging, preservation, and marking of equipment, mandating protection against moisture and corrosion through heat-shrinkable end caps, rigid bracing, lifting lugs, and energized space heaters during storage. Labeling must conform to UL 969 and ANSI Z535.4 standards, with arc flash warnings including voltage, PPE category, incident energy, and flash protection boundary information, all produced via thermal-transfer printing. Performance requirements include submission of shop drawings, as-built documentation, operation and maintenance manuals, certificates of compliance, and test results for electrical systems and noise levels. The contract enforces federal compliance obligations including the Cargo Preference Act requiring U.S.-flag vessels for ocean shipments, the Davis-Bacon Act through FHWA-1273 incorporation, and the ADA through mandatory pre-construction workshops. Additionally, the prime contractor must perform at least 30% of the work using its own workforce, comply with strict EEO and non-discrimination provisions under Executive Order 11246 and 49 CFR Part 21, and adhere to DBE participation requirements under 49 CFR Part 26, with failure to comply potentially triggering payment withholding or debarment. Bid submissions require a signed official form and a bid guaranty, though specific submission locations and electronic portals are not provided, and no completed representations, certifications, or pricing details are available to confirm compliance status or contract value.