Burnet County — CSJ 6487-34-001 — June 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

The contract under solicitation number 6487-34-001 is a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Local-Let Maintenance solicitation for Burnet County, with a letting date of June 2026. It encompasses construction and maintenance activities across multiple roadways in Burnet, Mason, Blanco, Gillespie, and Llano counties, including US 281, US 183, RM 2340, RM 963, RM 2093, RM 783 S., and US 290 W. The scope of work follows TxDOT Standard Specifications, requiring execution of excavation, embankment, signage, debris removal, tree trimming and removal, and vegetation management, all subject to strict environmental and regulatory compliance. Activities must adhere to federal and state protections for migratory birds and bats, prohibiting tree clearing between March 1 and September 15, and require coordination with USACE and TCEQ for work near jurisdictional waters and floodways. Debris must be cleared outside the Ordinary High Water Level, and fencing and utility protection measures are mandatory. The contract is structured under state-specific provisions rather than standard Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, with special provisions addressing nondiscrimination, anti-boycott certifications for Israel and energy companies, firearm entity non-discrimination, E-Verify compliance, child support obligations, and foreign adversary restrictions—all applicable to entities with ten or more employees and contracts valued at $100,000 or more. The bid process requires detailed compliance with TxDOT’s prescribed proposal format, including handwritten or computer-printed submissions with unit prices written in words, and noncompliance may render bids nonresponsive. Evaluation priorities include quality of work, safety performance, timeliness, and adherence to corrective action plans, though no formal weighting or rating system is specified. Award is likely cost-driven, with responsive bids subject to review against the Department’s estimated value, and potential re-advertising if the lowest bid exceeds expectations. The Burnet Area Office at 3029 SH 29E, Burnet, TX 78611 serves as the administrative hub, with Joseph Muck designated as the primary contact. Security obligations are stringent, mandating immediate breach reporting, compliance with TxDOT’s cybersecurity framework, prohibition of foreign adversary technologies, and full disclosure of interested parties via Form 1295, especially if the contract value reaches $1 million