Refugio County — CSJ 6501-16-001 — May 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

The contract pertains to the supply of hot-mix asphalt and related materials for maintenance projects in Refugio County, Texas, under solicitation number 6501-16-001, with a letting date of May 2026. It is administered by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and falls under NAICS code 237310, indicating a state-level transportation construction and maintenance activity. The scope involves delivering small-quantity hot-mix asphalt (HMA) batches, typically under 5,000 tons per work order, with strict adherence to TxDOT’s Standard Specifications adopted September 1, 2024, and the Bituminous Rated Source Quality Catalog. Material must meet precise technical parameters including aggregate gradation per Tex-200-F, moisture content not exceeding 0.2%, and laboratory density between 95.0% and 98.0% per Tex-207-F. Testing protocols involve multiple TxDOT methods including Tex-217-F, Tex-410-A, Tex-460-A, Tex-227-F, Tex-242-F, and Tex-530-C to ensure quality control for durability, rutting resistance, and moisture damage. All production and delivery must be conducted by certified personnel holding recognized Department certifications such as Level 1A and AGG101, with testing results reported within one working day. The contract operates on a work-order basis under a 180-day performance period, starting from the issuance of an “Authorization to Begin Work” letter, typically 30 days after activation. Delivery locations are project-specific within Refugio County and determined per work order, with no fixed FOB terms defined but delivery responsibility indicated by bid codes for site delivery or vehicle pickup. Pricing is presented in written form only with numeric values omitted, preventing calculation of total contract value or extended prices; however, bid bonds are capped at $100,000. Proposals must be submitted electronically via TxDOT’s FTP system or associated portals with mandatory attachments including Form 1295 for interested parties and conflict of interest certification. Additional requirements include E-Verify enrollment for all personnel hired during contract performance, compliance with Title VI nondiscrimination standards, prohibition of surveillance or undue influence against state officials, and preservation of all contract-related records for public information requests under Texas law. No formal FAR clauses, evaluation