Navarro County — CSJ 6498-27-001 — July 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

The contract pertains to a local-let maintenance project in Navarro County, Texas, with solicitation number 6498-27-001, issued by the Texas Department of Transportation on July 1, 2026, and with a response deadline on the same date. The scope of work includes mobilization, temporary traffic control, barricade installation, and removal of trees ranging from 4 to 36 inches in diameter, all performed in accordance with TxDOT’s Standard Specifications adopted September 1, 2024, and project-specific special provisions. Work must commence no later than seven calendar days after issuance of the work order and is limited to weekdays during daylight hours, with no work permitted on holidays. The estimated contract value is $1,000,000, with unit prices provided for each bid item, and liquidated damages set at $760 per working day for delays. Performance is subject to evaluation based on quality, safety, and timeliness, with formal reviews occurring at the one-year mark and at project closeout, and failure to meet standards may result in suspension, reduced bidding capacity, or disqualification. Contractors are required to comply with a comprehensive set of state-mandated certifications and provisions, including participation in the DHS E-Verify program, submission of a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise commitment, and certification against boycotting Israel or energy companies if the contractor has ten or more employees and the contract exceeds $100,000. Additional mandatory certifications include nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin; compliance with DOT regulations under 49 CFR Part 21; adherence to foreign adversaries restrictions under NDAA provisions; and implementation of NIST-aligned cybersecurity safeguards for all TxDOT data, including flow-down obligations to subcontractors. Contractors must also submit a Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295) if the contract value reaches or exceeds $1 million, certify no conflict of interest with state officials, and confirm they are not delinquent in child support payments. The Texas Department of Transportation retains sole authority for inspection, acceptance, and enforcement, with no federal FAR clauses applied—instead, all requirements stem from TxDOT's internal special provisions and Texas state laws. The project is limited to Navarro County, with all work performed on designated roadways, and no FOB terms, packaging specifications, or detailed payment or invoicing instructions are provided in the documentation. Proposals must