Hays County — CSJ 6487-36-001 — June 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

This contract, issued by the Texas Department of Transportation under solicitation number 6487-36-001, is a local-let maintenance solicitation for work in Hays County, with a letting date in June 2026. The scope involves the installation, replacement, and maintenance of temporary traffic control devices and roadway infrastructure, including portable changeable message signs, stationary traffic control devices (TMA), tree and brush removal, and pavement markings adhering to TxDOT Departmental Material Specifications such as DMS-4200, DMS-4300, DMS-8240, DMS-8300, and DMS-8600. Work must comply with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and MASH standards, with performance requirements defined by precise placement, reflectivity, color, and spacing specifications. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site by the TxDOT Engineer, who holds final authority over compliance, with quality enforcement governed by state regulations including 43 TAC §9.24 and §9.25. The contract requires mandatory certifications and compliance obligations unrelated to federal procurement standards but aligned with Texas state law, including certifications for non-boycott of Israel, E-Verify enrollment for all employees and subcontractors, conflict of interest disclosure, child support compliance, and adherence to nondiscrimination provisions in all subcontracts. A bid bond of $6,000 or 2% of the engineer’s estimate, capped at $100,000, is required, and Form 1295 must be submitted if the contract value reaches or exceeds $1 million. Liquidated damages are outlined at daily rates ranging from $760 to $5,093 depending on contract value, with performance monitored through interim and final evaluations. While no unit prices or total contract value are disclosed in the solicitation, pricing must be submitted per strict handwritten or computer-printed format, with no deviations permitted, and proposals must be submitted physically using the official form. All work is constrained to specific project locations, including RM 12 in Hays County and SH 21 between SH 80 and Bogie Drive, with no FOB terms or packaging requirements applicable. Security requirements mandate full data protection protocols for all personnel and subcontractors, including breach notification responsibilities and liability for associated costs. No formal evaluation factors, contract type designation, or payment office details are provided, and the procurement operates entirely under