McCulloch County — CSJ 6494-89-001 — July 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

The contract pertains to routine highway maintenance operations along US 377 in McCulloch County, Texas, under the Texas Department of Transportation’s Local-Let Maintenance program, with solicitation number 6494-89-001 and a letting date of July 2026. The scope encompasses tree and brush removal across multiple diameter ranges, pavement marking maintenance, traffic control setup and removal, roadway repairs, and restoration of disturbed areas, all governed by TxDOT’s Standard Specifications effective September 1, 2024, the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and specific material specifications such as DMS-4200 and DMS-8241. Performance occurs entirely within McCulloch County with inspections and acceptance conducted by TxDOT engineers on-site, using Form 599 for documentation, and adherence to MASH and CWZTCD standards for safety equipment. The contract includes detailed unit pricing for services such as tree removal, temporary mobile barrier units, and signage handling, with an estimated value between $297,200 and $587,200 depending on usage across the three-county service area permitted under contract terms. Compliance is strictly enforced through mandatory certifications including E-Verify enrollment for all workers, submission of Form 1295 for interested parties, affirmation of non-boycott of Israel per state law, and adherence to federal and state nondiscrimination laws under Title VI and 49 CFR Part 21. Bidders must submit a bid bond of up to $100,000 equal to 2% of the engineer’s estimate, and must certify against conflicts of interest, including prohibitions on financial ties to TxDOT personnel. Data protection obligations apply to all TxDOT information handled by contractors and their subcontractors, with flow-down requirements extending security, ethics, and compliance clauses to all vendors. Award decisions prioritize responsiveness, cost reasonableness, past performance in quality and safety, and adherence to DBE commitments, with the state exercising discretion based on the best interest of Texas. There are no specified contract type codes, delivery schedules, packaging requirements, or electronic invoicing systems, and no formal evaluation weights or award methodology beyond compliance and cost thresholds. The sole point of contact for inquiries is Blake Stembridge, P.E., and submissions require original signed forms accompanied by a physical guaranty, with no digital submission protocols defined.