OLD ALICE ROAD – PROJECT (CSJ: 0921-06-290, etc.)

The project for Old Alice Road, identified by CSJ 0921-06-290 and solicitation number 260402, is a comprehensive roadway construction initiative by Cameron County, Texas, spanning 4.88 miles from Sports Park Boulevard to SH 100, with a total roadway length of 25,659 feet and a 130-foot bridge component. Work includes limestone base, asphalt pavement, drainage systems, pavement markings and signing, bridge construction, reinforcement concrete slabs, pedestrian facilities, and water and wastewater systems. Contractors must be prequalified by TxDOT and submit a confidential questionnaire at least 14 days before bid opening. The contract is a firm fixed price award based on unit pricing, with the total contract value determined by multiplying bid unit prices by estimated quantities. Substantial completion is required within 480 working days after the notice to proceed, with an additional ten calendar days allowed for final acceptance; the schedule includes mobilization and material procurement. Bidders must adhere to strict submission guidelines, including a sealed envelope with one original and one electronic PDF copy, signed manually by an authorized representative, with a proposal guaranty and certified compliance forms such as the Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295, Non-Collusion Statement, and Vendor’s Affidavit. All bids must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. C.S.T. on May 27, 2026, to the Cameron County Courthouse Purchasing Department in Brownsville. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation based on price and performance factors including transportation costs, discounts, and life cycle costs. The contract is subject to federal and state regulations including Davis-Bacon wage requirements, Buy America provisions, Title VI nondiscrimination, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Performance and payment bonds at 100% are required for contracts exceeding $25,000, along with comprehensive insurance coverage, including builder’s all-risk insurance and excess liability of $500,000, effective through final acceptance. Work must conform to TxDOT quality assurance standards, with quality control responsibilities assigned to the contractor and quality assurance conducted by the engineer. All work must comply with Cameron County and TxDOT special specifications, including provisions for embankment, seal coat, excavation, mobilization, erosion control, guard fences, and raised pavement markers. The contractor must submit a monthly updated project