Trinity County — CSJ 6498-72-001 — May 2026 Letting — Local-Let Maintenance

This contract, solicited under number 6498-72-001 by the Texas Department of Transportation for a May 2026 letting, is a local-let maintenance solicitation focused on highway, street, and bridge construction under NAICS code 237310, with performance occurring on Federal-aid highways in Trinity County, Texas. The period of performance extends up to 365 days or until funds are exhausted, with work required to be performed on-site by the contractor’s own forces, including a minimum of 30% self-performed labor. The solicitation outlines a scope involving traffic control, pavement markings, structure maintenance, and compliance with Texas Department of Transportation and federal standards, including 43 TAC Sections 9.23–9.27, 23 CFR Part 635, and OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926. Contractors must adhere to stringent performance requirements, including the implementation and completion of Corrective Action Plans and Performance Review Plans, with final acceptance determined by the Engineer through formal evaluation. Payment and contract administration details are sparse, with no designated payment office, invoicing system, or COR/COTR information provided, and no formal CLIN or SAC structure is present in the bid item tables, which contain estimated quantities and partially unconverted pricing information, preventing a reliable calculation of total contract value. The contract mandates compliance with state-specific provisions including E-Verify enrollment for all employees, DBE participation under 49 CFR Part 26, and a prohibition on contracts involving TxDOT officials or related parties with financial interests. Additional requirements include ongoing nondiscrimination policies aligned with Executive Order 11246, an on-the-job training program targeting underrepresented groups with wage protections, and cybersecurity safeguards for all TxDOT data accessed by contractors or subcontractors. Federal provisions such as Davis-Bacon wage rates, cargo preference, and lobbying disclosure are conditionally activated only during emergency repair work. A daily liquidated damages rate of $760 applies for contracts valued at $1 million or less, with higher rates for larger contracts. Proposals must be submitted via the official TxDOT form and include a bid bond, DBE commitment, debarment certification, and E-Verify documentation, with no electronic submission portal specified, suggesting physical delivery is expected. All certifications and representations are left to the offeror to complete, with no prior submissions or filled-in data available, and no formal evaluation