Collin County — CSJ 6503-44-001 — July 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

The contract pertains to local-let maintenance services in Collin County, Texas, under solicitation number 6503-44-001, with a letting date of July 2026, managed by the Texas Department of Transportation. The scope of work focuses on the deployment and maintenance of traffic control devices in work zones along US 75, requiring compliance with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD), Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH), ANSI/ISEA 107-2004 for high-visibility apparel, and TxDOT’s Compliant Work Zone Conforming Devices (CWZCD) list. Deliverables include mobile and stationary traffic management equipment such as truck-mounted attenuators, portable changeable message signs, lane closure operations, pilot car usage, and standard channelizing devices like cones and barricades. All equipment and procedures must be approved by the TxDOT Engineer and implemented in accordance with safety and operational standards. The contract emphasizes field-based performance with inspections and final acceptance conducted at the job site by TxDOT personnel. The contract is structured as a unit-price solicitation with clearly defined bid items and associated unit rates, totaling a base value of approximately $1,590, though the Department’s independent estimate caps the maximum potential value at $5,000,000. Bids are evaluated on a price-driven basis, with award likely based on lowest price technically acceptable, although the formal evaluation methodology is not specified. Contractors must submit a $5,000 bid bond, certify compliance with E-Verify, non-boycott requirements for Israel and energy companies, absence of affiliation with foreign adversaries, and no conflicts of interest with TxDOT officials. Security obligations are stringent, requiring protection of TxDOT data, including PII, under Texas law, with mandatory reporting of cybersecurity incidents and flowing down of obligations to subcontractors. The contract permits one one-year extension if performance is satisfactory, with additional quantities capped at 100% of the original bid. Liquidated damages apply for delays, ranging from $760 to $2,095 per day depending on contract value. All submissions must adhere to a mandated proposal format, be mailed to Mesquite, Texas by the deadline, and include signed certifications; electronic proposals are not accepted, though digital access to plans and pre-bid Q&A is provided through TxDOT portals.