Orange County — CSJ 0883-02-095 — May 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

The contract pertains to a state-led construction project in Orange County, Texas, under solicitation number 0883-02-095, with a letting date in May 2026 and administered by the Texas Department of Transportation. The work involves vegetation removal along roadway edges, intersections, and driveways prior to paving, verification of drainage structures, and application of pavement markings and raised markers, all performed in accordance with TxDOT Standard Specifications and Material Specifications such as DMS-8240, DMS-8241, DMS-8243, DMS-4200, and DMS-8300. Pavement materials must meet Performance-Graded binder standards outlined in Table 18 and conform to AASHTO and ASTM testing procedures for asphalt viscosity, creep stiffness, and aggregate classification. The project is federally funded, subject to Davis-Bacon wage requirements, Buy America provisions, and compliance with 2 CFR Parts 180 and 1200. The place of performance is centered on FM 105 in Orange County, with all inspection and acceptance occurring on-site, overseen by TxDOT engineers. Contractor responsibilities include strict adherence to quality control measures, proper use of materials, and implementation of safety and erosion control measures through force account work. Special provisions mandate adherence to nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity rules, requiring documented EEO compliance, participation by a competent superintendent who is a direct employee, and the use of E-Verify for all workers. Subcontracting is permitted only for specialized tasks and must not constitute a major portion of the work. A DBE goal of zero percent is set, and contractors must certify no conflict of interest with TxDOT officials. The contract includes requirements for U.S.-flagged vessels under the Cargo Preference Act and imposes sanctions such as payment withholding or termination for noncompliance. Pricing is structured with unit prices listed in narrative form—for example, “One hundred fifty and No DLRS CENTS”—for line items ranging from trenching and backfilling to pipe installation, hydro excavation, and hydro mulch seeding, with approximate quantities provided but exact extended prices omitted, resulting in an unquantified estimated contract value. No numeric pricing table is provided, and no option quantities or ranges are defined. All bids must be submitted on the official TxDOT proposal form, which must remain intact including the attached bid bond, and may be handwritten or computer printed, though no digital