El Paso County — CSJ 0167-01-122 — June 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

This contract pertains to a state-let construction project in El Paso County, Texas, under solicitation number 0167-01-122, with a letting date of June 2026, managed by the Texas Department of Transportation. The scope encompasses the procurement, installation, testing, and documentation of complex transportation infrastructure systems including fiber optic networks, LED lighting, ITS poles, vehicle detection systems, and related components. Work is performed at multiple decentralized field locations across the project area, requiring full compliance with technical standards such as NEMA TS2, IEC 60529 (IP66+), UL listings, ASTM specifications, and internal TxDOT design guidelines. Equipment must be ruggedized with waterproof enclosures, conformal coating, gold-plated connectors, and UV-resistant labeling containing name, model number, and serial number, though no barcoding is required. Performance is measured through stringent acceptance protocols, including origin and destination inspections, 15-minute operational stabilization tests, 90-day continuous uptime requirements, and 30-day defect-free operation after repairs, with grounding resistance not exceeding 5 ohms for communication equipment. Contractors must adhere to federal-aid compliance mandates including Davis-Bacon wage rates, EEO and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation with a 0% goal, Cargo Preference Act shipping requirements for U.S.-flag vessels, ADA curb ramp training, and non-discrimination certifications. Subcontracting requires prior written approval, with all subcontracts binding to prime contract obligations, and data security protocols extend to all tiers of performance. No formal contract type, pricing figures, or awarded value is disclosed as unit prices are listed generically as “DOLLARS and CENTS” without numerical values, and no award basis such as LPTA or trade-off is stated. Performance timelines are defined by testing windows rather than fixed dates, with liquidated damages applicable for delays. Submission requires a completed official TxDOT proposal form with handwritten or computer-printed bid prices, signed certifications, addendum acknowledgments, audited financials, and experience questionnaires submitted at least ten days in advance. All documentation must be physically delivered to TxDOT’s letting office by the deadline; no electronic submission or digital file types are referenced. Contract administration details such as payment office, COR/COTR, invoicing system, or accounting codes are not provided, indicating the document functions as a procurement solicitation with operational and compliance requirements fully outlined but financial and administrative