STATE LET MAINTENANCE CONTRACT, CAMERON CO, DEBRIS REMOVAL

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a debris removal contract along US-83 in Cameron County, Texas, with an estimated contract value of $7,033,325.00. The project, identified under solicitation number 6505-48-001_0826 and project number RMC - A00223083, involves the removal of debris from a 0.01-mile segment of the highway and must be completed within 730 calendar days from the start date. The contract is classified under NAICS code 237990 and is categorized as a State Let Maintenance Contract, indicating it falls under Texas state procurement procedures rather than federal direct award mechanisms. Bids are due by 1:00 PM on August 6, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and the Electronic Bidding System, with a physical mailing address provided in Austin, Texas for supplemental submissions. A $100,000 performance bond is required to secure contract fulfillment. The place of performance is strictly limited to Cameron County, Texas, with inspection and acceptance handled by TxDOT at the project site. Although no detailed technical specifications, packaging standards, or itemized pricing lines are included in the available documentation, the award is expected to be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, consistent with routine maintenance contracts. The solicitation does not specify contract type, options, or clause details beyond basic administrative and submission requirements, directing offerors to consult the official ESBD portal for complete technical and regulatory instructions. Contact for inquiries is listed as Jesus Noriega at (956) 702-6264, while bid submissions are processed through the TxDOT Austin headquarters. No socioeconomic set-asides, subcontracting goals, or required certifications are disclosed, with the SBE participation goal noted as 0.0%.