Rusk County — CSJ 6500-76-001 — May 2026 Letting — State-Let Maintenance

The contract pertains to the supply of Hot Mix Superpave asphalt materials under TxDOT’s State-Let Maintenance program, identified by solicitation number 6500-76-001 for work in Rusk, Cherokee, Gregg, and Smith Counties, Texas. The primary deliverables are SP-C PG70-22 and SP-D PG64-22 asphalt mixtures, with delivery quantities specified approximately as 1,500 tons for Site 1 in Rusk County, 8,000 tons for Site 2 in Cherokee County, and 200 tons for Site 3 in Gregg County, though exact pricing is not numerically stated and provided only in textual form, preventing calculation of total contract value. The contractor must operatе a hot mix plant within a 60-mile radius of the Henderson Maintenance Office, and materials must meet stringent TxDOT specifications including Tex-204-F, Tex-217-F, Tex-242-F, and other test methods for gradation, asphalt content, air voids, and segregation. Inspection and acceptance occur at both the plant and final delivery sites, with final approval resting solely with TxDOT representatives, requiring signed confirmation upon delivery. The performance period is 365 calendar days with a possible one-time extension of up to another year, and delivery schedules are governed by individual Work Orders issued by TxDOT. Special contractual requirements include mandatory compliance with Texas laws regarding nondiscrimination under 49 CFR 21, use of the E-Verify system for all employees working on the contract, and certification of no conflicts of interest involving TxDOT officials. A $48,000 proposal guaranty, in the form of a bid bond, cashier’s check, or bank money order, is required prior to bidding. Subcontractors are bound by the same obligations as the primary contractor, including E-Verify use and antidiscrimination mandates. The contract prohibits surveillance, intimidation, or misuse of confidential information related to state contracting. There is no federal clause structure included—instead, the document draws entirely on TxDOT-specific technical specifications, test methods, and internal procedures. No federal acquisition regulation (FAR) clause numbering, socioeconomic set-asides, or federal payment systems are referenced. Contract administration oversight is handled by Area Engineer Danny Henderson and Assistant Area Engineer Stacy Wylie, who serve as the primary technical and administrative contacts. The solicitation requires use of the official T