Cherokee County — CSJ 6498-42-001 — June 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

The contract pertains to routine maintenance services in Cherokee County, Texas, under solicitation number 6498-42-001, with a letting scheduled for June 2026 and a response deadline of June 1, 2026. The work is to be performed along designated roadways including US 69, FM 23, FM 1911, and other local roads within the county, and must comply with the Texas Department of Transportation’s Standard Specifications (effective September 1, 2024), the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and specific Special Provisions. The project has a fixed duration of 78 working days, with performance timelines beginning no later than the first working day in January 2026, and is governed by a compliance-based award process focused on quality, safety, and timeliness without assigning numerical weights or adjectival ratings. Contract pricing is based on unit bids for items such as mobilization, traffic control measures, tree trimming, concrete, and materials, though extended totals and overall contract value are not provided. Contractors are subject to stringent regulatory and administrative requirements, including mandatory use of E-Verify for all employees, compliance with Title VI nondiscrimination rules extending to subcontractors, certification of no conflict of interest involving TxDOT officials or their families, and adherence to cybersecurity protocols for protecting TxDOT data across all tiers of subcontracting. Additional obligations include submission of Form 1295 disclosing any interest in competing bids, certification of child support compliance, prohibition of surveillance targeting state personnel, and adherence to hazardous materials handling standards under OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and the requirement to maintain Safety Data Sheets. Inspections occur at the worksite, with acceptance governed by TxDOT’s Engineer, and contractors must respond to emergency conditions within 30 minutes. Specific provisions govern demolition activities, spill reporting, and environmental concerns, while the project does not require a Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, or socioeconomic status certifications. Payment processes are administered manually through TxDOT, with monthly reimbursement for accepted work and additional approvals needed for extra work under $30,000. Contract administration oversight is handled by Benjamin Terry, John Ray, and Josh Fulton, who serve as points of contact for technical, operational, and general inquiries.