Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) and Ethics Compliance

The contract requires vendors to fully comply with the Texas Department of Transportation’s Organizational Conflict of Interest and ethics standards, ensuring impartiality and integrity in all activities related to the engagement. Key obligations include the timely submission of TEC Form 1295 to disclose any interested parties with potential influence or financial stake in the work, as well as the execution of formal conflict-of-interest certifications to affirm no existing or potential conflicts that could compromise objective performance. Compliance is mandatory and must be maintained throughout the term of the subcontract, with failures to disclose or certify potentially leading to contract termination or other penalties. This subcontract is posted under NAICS code 541611 and is governed by TxDOT’s procurement policies, with a response deadline of July 15, 2026. The contract is not set aside for any specific small business category and is open to all eligible entities. Performance is expected to support TxDOT’s broader mission of transparency and ethical conduct, with adherence to OCI requirements treated as a fundamental condition of participation. Vendors must be prepared to demonstrate ongoing compliance and provide documentation upon request to verify adherence to all disclosure and certification mandates.