Ellis County — CSJ 0261-01-053 — June 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

This contract pertains to a state-let construction project in Ellis County, Texas, under the solicitation number 0261-01-053, with a letting date in June 2026 and administered by the Texas Department of Transportation. The work involves highway construction activities including excavation, embankment placement, concrete flume installation, traffic management, removal of metal guard fences, pavement marking, and elimination of existing pavement markings, with an estimated contract value of $5 million based on a $100,000 bid bond requirement representing two percent of the engineer’s estimate. Performance is to occur within the roadway right-of-way in Ellis County, primarily along US 67, with contractors required to initiate work within 60 days of contract execution and maintain continuous progress to avoid penalties. Compliance with TxDOT Standard Specifications, including Departmental Material Specifications such as DMS-8240, DMS-4200, and others, is mandatory, as is adherence to federal and state regulatory frameworks such as 23 CFR Part 635 and 43 TAC §§9.23–9.27. Inspection and acceptance are the exclusive responsibility of the State, with material testing governed by standards including Tex-426-A, Tex-554-C, AASHTO TP 1-93, and ASTM methods, and final approval contingent upon the Executive Director or designated engineer’s satisfaction. Contractors must submit proposals using TxDOT FORM 234-B with a certified bid bond of $100,000, ensuring unit prices are presented in strict accordance with the prescribed format to avoid rejection as nonresponsive. The award will be based on the lowest responsive bid, with technical acceptability required but no formal scoring or weighted evaluation factors outlined. Key compliance obligations include adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages, E-Verify registration, and compliance with the Cargo Preference Act requiring U.S.-flagged vessels for transportation under federal aid. Special provisions mandate on-site supervision by a qualified superintendent, prior written consent for subcontracting, and full responsibility of the prime contractor for subcontractor performance. Additional requirements include data security compliance for any handling of sensitive TxDOT information, mandatory reporting of data breaches, and compliance with non-discrimination and employment certification rules. Liquidated damages apply for schedule delays, and performance evaluations will be documented for future contracting considerations. All contractors must be registered in SAM.gov, possess a valid