Lampasas County — CSJ 0274-02-032 — June 2026 Letting — State-Let Construction

Lampasas County – CSJ 0274-02-032 is a state-let construction solicitation issued by the Texas Department of Transportation for a federal-aid highway project scheduled for a June 2026 letting. The contract requires the contractor to initiate work within 90 calendar days of authorization and to execute all construction activities in compliance with federal and state regulations, including 23 CFR Part 635 and 43 TAC §9.24, while adhering to Texas-specific standards such as the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and Standard Highway Sign Designs. Performance obligations include precise material specifications for asphalt pavement, pavement markings, and traffic control devices, with strict tolerances for aggregate gradation, asphalt density, and coating ability, all verified through standardized Texas Department of Transportation test methods. The contractor must implement a certified payroll system in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act, submit weekly WH-347 forms, and ensure compliance with prevailing wage determinations adjusted annually by the Department of Labor. Additionally, the contractor is required to perform at least 30% of the contract value using its own workforce and equipment, with specialty items excluded from this calculation, and must flow down all labor compliance clauses to subcontractors, remaining fully liable for their adherence. Anti-retaliation protections are enforced, and the contractor must certify no conflicts of interest with Texas DOT officials under state law. All ocean shipments of materials must comply with the Cargo Preference Act by using U.S.-flag vessels, and the contractor must implement a certified training program offering wage progression to apprentices while maintaining detailed records for potential reimbursement. Compliance with Executive Order 11246 and 49 CFR Part 26 mandates non-discrimination in hiring and subcontracting, and the contractor must use E-Verify and fulfill state child support obligations. While no specific contract value is stated, bid submissions are evaluated based on unit pricing for pay items including asphalt milling, tack coat application, sign installation, and stump removal, with award anticipated to follow a cost-based approach. The contract does not specify a fixed end date but requires submission of biweekly and monthly CPM schedules and terminates upon successful project closeout. Inspection and acceptance responsibilities fall to the Engineer, with final decisions tied to laboratory and field testing outcomes, and all documentation must be maintained for audit purposes.