El Paso County — CSJ 6498-86-001 — June 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

The contract, identified by solicitation number 6498-86-001, is a maintenance solicitation issued by the Texas Department of Transportation for work to be performed in El Paso, Texas, with a letting date of June 2026. The scope of work centers on sweeping and debris removal operations, requiring contractors to self-perform at least 30% of the tasks using their own personnel under direct supervision, while ensuring all subcontractors comply with federal and state regulations. Performance is governed by strict compliance standards including 23 CFR Part 635, 29 CFR Part 1926, the Davis-Bacon Act, and the Texas MUTCD, with quality enforcement through a Performance Review Plan and Corrective Action Plan. Work must adhere to specific operational limits such as a maximum sweeping speed of 10 mph and use of approved equipment, and contractors are required to submit monthly proof of disposal compliance and maintain accurate certified payrolls in accordance with Optional Form WH-347. Special requirements include adherence to the Cargo Preference Act, mandating that at least 50% of oceanic shipments use U.S.-flag vessels, and compliance with 49 CFR Part 26 for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation. Contractors must implement an on-the-job training program for women and minorities with defined wage progression tiers and are subject to nondiscrimination protections under Executive Order 11246. Wage rates must align with Department of Labor prevailing schedules, and all payroll and subcontract records must be retained for three years for audit purposes. Lobbying disclosures using Form SF-LLL are required, and liquidated damages of $760 per day apply for delays on contracts valued at $1 million or less. The contract includes mandatory certifications regarding debarment status, unpaid federal tax liabilities, and EEO-1 reporting compliance, and contractors must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid UEI. Although the estimated contract value is not explicitly stated, line-item quantities and unit prices are listed for materials such as flex base, concrete, and mobile traffic management services. Proposals must be submitted via paper format according to Department specifications, including the Bidders Questionnaire and signed forms, with no electronic submission options specified.