Johnson County — CSJ 0712-01-052 — July 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

This contract, identified by solicitation number 0712-01-052, is a state-let construction project awarded by the Texas Department of Transportation for work along FM 4 in Johnson County, Texas, with a letting scheduled for July 2026. The scope of work involves construction activities within or adjacent to railroad right-of-way, requiring coordination with Railroad Designated Representatives and strict adherence to safety and operational protocols. Key deliverables include the installation and replacement of infrastructure such as roadway illumination assemblies, concrete sidewalks, curb ramps, flexible base materials, rail handrails, traffic signal cables, and pavement markings compliant with TMUTCD and SHSD standards. Work must conform to technical specifications outlined by AREMA, NEC, NEMA, UL, ASTM, and TxDOT standards, with inspection and acceptance criteria tied to performance at the project site, including a mandatory 30-day no-defect operational period for final acceptance. The contract employs a fixed-price structure consistent with TxDOT practices, with an estimated value between $21,924 and $34,972, depending on bundled segments, and includes line-item pricing for materials and services such as concrete, galvanized fittings, mobilization, and traffic control. Special contract requirements impose stringent compliance obligations, including mandatory adherence to cybersecurity protocols under Article 20, requiring contractors and subcontractors to safeguard TxDOT data using administrative, physical, and technical controls, report any breaches immediately, and avoid prohibited technologies. Contractors must submit a Bid Bond of at least 2% of the engineer’s estimate, capped at $100,000, and provide audited financial statements and experience questionnaires at least ten days prior to letting. Key personnel must complete a mandatory ADA curb ramp workshop facilitated by TxDOT at no cost to the contractor. Organizational conflict of interest regulations require certification under Form 1295 if the contract value reaches or exceeds $1 million and compliance with Texas Government Code §2261.252(b), prohibiting financial relationships with TxDOT officers. Nondiscrimination provisions under 49 CFR 21, prevailing wage posting, child support certification, and E-Verify enrollment are mandatory. Subcontracting requires prior written TxDOT approval, and subcontractors must meet identical insurance and compliance standards. While no formal FAR clauses, packaging requirements, or payment office details are provided, performance is site-specific to FM 4 with defined station and offset coordinates, and proposals must