Titus County — CSJ 0221-09-039 — September 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

The Texas Department of Transportation has issued solicitation 0221-09-039 for state-let construction in Titus County, Texas, with a letting date of September 1, 2026. This unit-price contract focuses on pavement reinforcement and environmental management, specifically involving polymeric composite paving geogrid for asphalt overlay reinforcement, temporary erosion and sedimentation controls, flexible base, and various asphalts, oils, and emulsions. The scope of work includes removing concrete, embankment and backfill operations, blading, sodding, and the application of specialized pavement markings and asphalt mixes. Performance must begin within 150 calendar days of authorization, with the contractor required to notify the Engineer of their start date before March 1 to ensure seal coat operations are completed within the contract asphalt season. The contract is subject to rigorous federal and state compliance standards, including the Build America, Buy America Act, the Davis-Bacon Act for labor standards, and E-Verify for employment eligibility. Bidders must meet technical qualifications and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise commitments to avoid being deemed nonresponsive. Project administration is overseen by Area Engineer Wendy Stakes, P.E., and requires the appointment of a Contractor's Responsible Person to manage daily traffic control and sign functionality. Quality assurance involves strict sampling of tack coat binders and reinforcement materials, as well as precise cross-slope measurements reported to the nearest 0.1%. Acceptance of the project is contingent upon the satisfaction of the Executive Director or their designee upon full completion.