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Control 0731-01-058 Project SSW 731-1-58 Highway FM 123 County PANOLA

ADDENDUM ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Each bidder is required to acknowledge receipt of an addendum issued for a specific project. This page is provided for the purpose of acknowledging an addendum.

FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF AN ADDENDUM WILL RESULT IN THE BID NOT

BEING READ.

In order to properly acknowledge an addendum, place a mark in the box next to the respective addendum.

ADDENDUM NO. 1

ADDENDUM NO. 2

ADDENDUM NO. 3

ADDENDUM NO. 4

ADDENDUM NO. 5

In addition, the bidder by affixing their signature to the signature page of the proposal is acknowledging that they have taken the addendum(s) into consideration when preparing their bid and that the information contained in the addendum will be included in the contract, if awarded by the Commission or other designees.

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Highway FM 123 County PANOLA

PROPOSAL TO THE TEXAS

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

2024 SPECIFICATIONS

Work Consisting of Widen Road - Add Shoulders

PANOLA COUNTY, TEXAS

The quantities in the proposal are approximate. The quantities of work and materials may be increased or decreased as considered necessary to complete the work as planned and contemplated.

This project is to be completed in 141 working days and will be accepted when fully completed and finished to the satisfaction of the Executive Director or designee.

Provide a proposal guaranty in the form of a Cashier’s Check, Teller’s Check (including an Official Check) or Bank Money Order on a State or National Bank or Savings and Loan Association, or State or Federally chartered Credit Union made payable to the Texas Transportation Commission in the following amount:

THIRTY NINE THOUSAND AND 00/100 (Dollars) ( $39,000.00)

A bid bond may be used as the required proposal guaranty. The bond form may be detached from the proposal for completion. The proposal may not be disassembled to remove the bond form. The bond must be in accordance with Item 2 of the specifications.

Any addenda issued amending this proposal and/or the plans that have been acknowledged by the bidder, become part of this proposal.

By signing the proposal the bidder certifies:

1. the only persons or parties interested in this proposal are those named and the bidder has not directly or indirectly participated in collusion, entered into an agreement or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with the above captioned project.

2. in the event of the award of a contract, the organization represented will secure bonds for the full amount of the contract.

3. the signatory represents and warrants that they are an authorized signatory for the organization for which the bid is submitted and they have full and complete authority to submit this bid on behalf of their firm.

4. that the certifications and representations contained in the proposal are true and accurate and the bidder intends the proposal to be taken as a genuine government record.

• Signed: **

(1) (2) (3) Print Name:

(1) (2) (3) Title:

(1) (2) (3) Company:

(1) (2) (3)

• Signatures to comply with Item 2 of the specifications.

**Note: Complete (1) for single venture, through (2) for joint venture and through (3) for triple venture.

* When the working days field contains an asterisk (*) refer to the Special Provisions and General Notes.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

ANY CONTRACTORS INTENDING TO BID ON ANY WORK TO BE AWARDED

BY THIS DEPARTMENT MUST SUBMIT A SATISFACTORY “AUDITED FINANCIAL

STATEMENT” AND “EXPERIENCE QUESTIONNAIRE” AT LEAST TEN DAYS

PRIOR TO THE LETTING DATE.

UNIT PRICES MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITEM 2 OF

THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS OR SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 2 FOR

EACH ITEM LISTED IN THIS PROPOSAL.

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

BID BOND

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS,

That we, (Contractor Name)

Hereinafter called the Principal, and (Surety Name) a corporation or firm duly authorized to transact surety business in the State of Texas, hereinafter called the Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the Texas Department of Transportation, hereinafter called the Obligee, in the sum of not less than two percent (2%) of the department’s engineer’s estimate, rounded to the nearest one thousand dollars, not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) as a proposal guaranty (amount displayed on the cover of the proposal), the payment of which sum will and truly be made, the said Principal and the said Surety, bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

WHEREAS, the principal has submitted a bid for the following project identified as:

Control 0731-01-058

Project SSW 731-1-58

Highway FM 123

County PANOLA

NOW, THEREFORE, if the Obligee shall award the Contract to the Principal and the Principal shall enter into the Contract in writing with the Obligee in accordance with the terms of such bid, then this bond shall be null and void. If in the event of failure of the Principal to execute such Contract in accordance with the terms of such bid, this bond shall become the property of the Obligee, without recourse of the Principal and/or Surety, not as a penalty but as liquidated damages.

Signed this Day of 20

By:

(Contractor/Principal Name)

(Signature and Title of Authorized Signatory for Contractor/Principal)

*By:

(Surety Name)

(Signature of Attorney-in-Fact) Impressed

*Attach Power of attorney (Surety) for Attorney-in-Fact Surety Seal Only

This form may be removed from the proposal

BIDDER’S CHECK RETURN

IMPORTANT

The space provided for the return address must be completed to facilitate the return of your bidder’s check. Care must be taken to provide a legible, accurate, and complete return address, including zip code. A copy of this sheet should be used for each different return address.

NOTE

Successful bidders will receive their guaranty checks with the executed contract.

RETURN BIDDERS CHECK TO (PLEASE PRINT):

Control 0731-01-058 Project SSW 731-1-58 Highway FM 123 County PANOLA

IMPORTANT

PLEASE RETURN THIS SHEET IN ITS ENTIRETY

Please acknowledge receipt of this check(s) at your earliest convenience by signing below in longhand, in ink, and returning this acknowledgement in the enclosed self-addressed envelope.

Check Received By: Date:

Title:

For (Contractor's Name):

Project: County:

NOTICE TO THE BIDDER

In the space provided below, please enter your total bid amount for this project. Only this figure will be read publicly by the Department at the public bid opening.

It is understood and agreed by the bidder in signing this proposal that the total bid amount entered below is not binding on either the bidder or the Department. It is further agreed that the official total bid amount for this proposal will be determined by multiplying the unit bid prices for each pay item by the respective estimated quantities shown in this proposal and then totaling all of the extended amounts.

Total Bid Amount

Control Project Highway County

ALT ITEM DESC SP Bid Item Description Unit Quantity Bid Price Amount Seq

Signed ____________________________________________ Title ____________________________________________ Date ____________________________________________

Additional Signature for Joint Venture:

Signed ____________________________________________ Title ____________________________________________ Date ____________________________________________

Total Bid Amount _______$2,664.00________

EXAMPLE OF BID PRICES SUBMITTED BY COMPUTER PRINTOUT

0001-03-030

STP 2000(938)HES

SH 20

EL PASO

104 509 REMOV CONC (SDWLK) SY 266.400 $10.000 $2,664.00 1

EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE

EXAMPLES

BID PRICES SUBMITTED BY HAND WRITTEN FORMAT

Unit price for each plant in place

249 014 FLEX BASE(DEL)(DENSCOT)(TY A GR4 CL2) TON 56,787.00 14

ALT

ITEM-CODE

ITEM

NO

DESC

NO

S.P.

NO.

UNIT BID PRICE ONLY

WRITTEN IN WORDS UNIT

APPROX

QUANTITIES

DEPT

USE

ONLY

190 026 RED OAK 1 1/2” - 1 3/4” GAL BB EA 9.000 1

DLRS

CENTS

DLRS

CENTS

Unit price for each ton of Flexible Base

430 001 001 CL A CONC FOR EXT STR (CULV) CY 45.000 27

Unit price for each cubic yard of Concrete

DLRS

CENTS

610 007 001 RDWY ILL ASSEM(TY ST 50T-8-8)(.4 KW)S EA 13.000 7

Unit price of each Roadway Illumination Assembly

DLRS

CENTS

EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE EXAMPLE

SSW 731-1-58

Proposal Sheet

PANOLA FORM 234-B I-61-5M

TxDOT PROJECT

COUNTY

ALT

ITEM-CODE

UNIT BID PRICE ONLY.

WRITTEN IN WORDS UNIT APPROX

QUANTITIES

DEPT

USE

ONLY

ITEM

NO.

DESC

CODE

S.P.

No.

100 7002

PREPARING ROW

STA 106.500 1 DOLLARS

and CENTS

104 7011

REMOV CONC (DRIVEWAYS)

SY 79.000 2 DOLLARS

and CENTS

112 7001

SUBGR WIDEN (OC)

STA 109.520 3 DOLLARS

and CENTS

132 7017

EMBANK (VEH)(OC)(TY C)

CY 1,428.000 4 DOLLARS

and CENTS

134 7002

BACKFILL (TY B)

STA 153.180 5 DOLLARS

and CENTS

150 7001

BLADING

STA 153.180 6 DOLLARS

and CENTS

160 7007

FURN & PLACE TOPSOIL (VEH)

CY 1,080.000 7 DOLLARS

and CENTS

164 7073

BOND FBR MTRX SEED (PERM)(RURAL)

(SAND)

SY 41,022.000 8 DOLLARS

and CENTS

164 7077

BOND FBR MTRX SEED (TEMP)(WARM)

SY 20,511.000 9 DOLLARS

and CENTS

164 7078

BOND FBR MTRX SEED (TEMP)(COOL)

SY 20,511.000 10 DOLLARS

and CENTS

168 7001

VEGETATIVE WATERING

TGL 1,312.700 11 DOLLARS

and CENTS

247 7090

FL BS (CMP IN PLC)(TY A GR 1-2) (10")

SY 8,543.000 12 DOLLARS

and CENTS

310 7004

PRIME COAT (MC-30)

GAL 1,689.000 13 DOLLARS

and CENTS

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PANOLA FORM 234-B I-61-5M

TxDOT PROJECT

COUNTY

ALT

ITEM-CODE

UNIT BID PRICE ONLY.

WRITTEN IN WORDS UNIT APPROX

QUANTITIES

DEPT

USE

ONLY

ITEM

NO.

DESC

CODE

S.P.

No.

316 7007

ASPH (AC-20-5TR)

GAL 7,473.000 14 DOLLARS

and CENTS

316 7256

AGGR (TY-PB, GR-4)

CY 54.000 15 DOLLARS

and CENTS

344 7030

SP MIXES SP-C SAC-A PG76-22

TON 5,548.000 16 DOLLARS

and CENTS

344 7077

TACK COAT

GAL 1,014.000 17 DOLLARS

and CENTS

354 7032

PLANE ASPH CONC PAV(0" TO 2")

SY 9,403.000 18 DOLLARS

and CENTS

432 7005

RIPRAP (CONC)(CL B)

CY 125.000 19 DOLLARS

and CENTS

432 7013

RIPRAP (MOW STRIP)(4 IN)

CY 86.000 20 DOLLARS

and CENTS

464 7003

RC PIPE (CL III)(18 IN)

LF 216.000 21 DOLLARS

and CENTS

464 7005

RC PIPE (CL III)(24 IN)

LF 8.000 22 DOLLARS

and CENTS

467 7308

SET (TY II) (18 IN) (RCP) (6: 1) (P)

EA 18.000 23 DOLLARS

and CENTS

467 7328

SET (TY II) (24 IN) (RCP) (6: 1) (P)

EA 4.000 24 DOLLARS

and CENTS

496 7007

REMOV STR (PIPE)

LF 180.000 25 DOLLARS

and CENTS

500 7001

MOBILIZATION

LS 1.000 26 DOLLARS

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PANOLA FORM 234-B I-61-5M

TxDOT PROJECT

COUNTY

ALT

ITEM-CODE

UNIT BID PRICE ONLY.

WRITTEN IN WORDS UNIT APPROX

QUANTITIES

DEPT

USE

ONLY

ITEM

NO.

DESC

CODE

S.P.

No.

502 7001

BARRICADES, SIGNS AND TRAFFIC

HANDLING

MO 7.000 27 DOLLARS

and CENTS

506 7002

ROCK FILTER DAMS (INSTALL) (TY 2)

LF 160.000 28 DOLLARS

and CENTS

506 7011

ROCK FILTER DAMS (REMOVE)

LF 160.000 29 DOLLARS

and CENTS

506 7039

TEMP SEDMT CONT FENCE (INSTALL)

LF 1,000.000 30 DOLLARS

and CENTS

506 7041

TEMP SEDMT CONT FENCE (REMOVE)

LF 10,000.000 31 DOLLARS

and CENTS

530 7006

DRIVEWAYS (CONC)

SY 79.000 32 DOLLARS

and CENTS

533 7001

MILL RUMBLE STRIPS (ASPHALT) (SHLDR)

LF 6,236.000 33 DOLLARS

and CENTS

540 7001

MTL W-BEAM GD FEN (TIM POST)

LF 1,950.000 34 DOLLARS

and CENTS

544 7001

GUARDRAIL END TREATMENT (INSTALL)

EA 6.000 35 DOLLARS

and CENTS

560 7002

MAILBOX INSTALL-S (TWG-POST) TY 2

EA 4.000 36 DOLLARS

and CENTS

644 7007

IN SM RD SN SUP&AM TY10BWG(1)SA(U)

EA 2.000 37 DOLLARS

and CENTS

644 7026

IN SM RD SN SUP&AM TYS80(1)SA(P-BM)

EA 1.000 38 DOLLARS

and CENTS

644 7057

IN SM RD SN SUP&AM TYTWT(1)WS(P)

EA 9.000 39 DOLLARS

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PANOLA FORM 234-B I-61-5M

TxDOT PROJECT

COUNTY

ALT

ITEM-CODE

UNIT BID PRICE ONLY.

WRITTEN IN WORDS UNIT APPROX

QUANTITIES

DEPT

USE

ONLY

ITEM

NO.

DESC

CODE

S.P.

No.

644 7073

REMOVE SM RD SN SUP&AM

EA 1.000 40 DOLLARS

and CENTS

658 7019

INSTL DEL ASSM (D-SW)SZ 1(BRF)GF2(BI)

EA 22.000 41 DOLLARS

and CENTS

658 7058

INSTL OM ASSM (OM-2Z)(WFLX)GND

EA 14.000 42 DOLLARS

and CENTS

662 7100

WK ZN PAV MRK REMOV (Y)6"(SLD)

LF 7,015.000 43 DOLLARS

and CENTS

666 7309

ALL-WTHER PM TY I (W)6"(SLD)(100MIL)

LF 31,176.000 44 DOLLARS

and CENTS

666 7315

ALL-WTHER PM TY I (Y)6"(SLD)(100MIL)

LF 22,911.000 45 DOLLARS

and CENTS

666 7316

ALL-WTHER PM TY I (Y)6"(BRK)(100MIL)

LF 2,055.000 46 DOLLARS

and CENTS

668 7002

PRFB RUMBLE STRIP (BLK)(1')

(CENTERLINE)

LF 3,118.000 47 DOLLARS

and CENTS

672 7004

REFL PAV MRKR TY II-A-A

EA 390.000 48 DOLLARS

and CENTS

4019 7001

INSTALL BRIDGE IDENTIFICATION

NUMBERS

EA 4.000 49 DOLLARS

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CERTIFICATION OF INTEREST IN OTHER BID

PROPOSALS FOR THIS WORK

By signing this proposal, the bidding firm and the signer certify that the following information, as indicated by checking “Yes” or “No” below, is true, accurate, and complete.

A. Quotation(s) have been issued in this firm's name to other firm(s) interested in this work for consideration for performing a portion of this work.

________ YES

________ NO

B. If this proposal is the low bid, the bidder agrees to provide the following information prior to award of the contract.

1. Identify firms which bid as a prime contractor and from which the bidder received quotations for work on this project.

2. Identify all the firms which bid as a prime contractor to which the bidder gave quotations for work on this project.

ENGINEER SEAL

Project SSW 731-1-58

Highway FM 123 County PANOLA

The enclosed Texas Department of Transportation Specifications, Special Specifications, Special Provisions, General Notes and Specification Data in this document have been selected by me, or under my responsible supervision as being applicable to this project.

Alteration of a sealed document without proper notification to the responsible engineer is an offense under the Texas Engineering Practice Act.

The seal appearing on this document was authorized by:

Glenn R. Yowell P.E.

May 05, 2026

Seal Applies to CSJ(s):

All CSJs within the Contract

92077

Glenn R. Yowell

Control: 0731-01-058 Sheet:

County: PANOLA Highway: FM 123

General Notes Sheet A

GENERAL NOTES:

General Requirements and Covenants:

Contractor questions on this project are to be addressed to the following individuals:

Area Engineer Assistant Area Engineer Jacob Vise, P.E. Jacob.Vise@txdot.gov Ryan Griffin, P.E. Ryan.Griffin@txdot.gov

Questions may be submitted via the Letting Pre-Bid Q&A web page. This webpage can be accessed from the Notice to Contractors dashboard located at the following Address:

https://tableau.txdot.gov/views/ProjectInformationDashboard/NoticetoContractors?%

All contractor questions will be reviewed by the Engineer. All questions and any corresponding responses that are generated will be posted through the same Letting Pre-Bid Q&A web page.

The Letting Pre-Bid Q&A web page for each project can be accessed by using the dashboard to navigate to the project you are interested in by scrolling or filtering the dashboard using the controls on the left. Hover over the blue hyperlink for the project you want to view the Q&A for and click on the link in the window that pops up.

All roadside signs, mailbox supports, delineators, and object markers located within the project limits shall be plumbed as part of the final cleanup. This work will not be paid for separately but will be considered subsidiary to the various bid items.

ITEM 5 – Control of the Work:

Prior to contract letting, bidders may request a free electronic copy of the files that contain the earthwork information from the District Office in Atlanta. If printed copies of the actual cross-sections in addition to, or instead of, the electronic files are requested, prospective bidders may purchase prints of earthwork cross sections from the District Office in Atlanta.

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify the accuracy of any department provided control points prior to use.

ITEM 7 – Legal Relations and Responsibilities:

This project is considered a maintenance activity and is exempt from the Construction General Permit (CGP) coverage.

No significant traffic generator events.

General Notes Sheet B

ITEM 8 – Prosecution and Progress:

Working days will be charged in accordance with Section 8.3.1.4, “Standard Workweek”

ITEM 100 – Preparing Right of Way:

Any burning of trees, brush, trash, debris, etc. on ROW will not be allowed without written approval by the Engineer.

ITEM 112 – Subgrade Widening:

Dispose of excess material from widening activities off the right-of-way.

Restrict widening to one side of the roadway at a time. Do not perform subgrade widening operations exceeding 1 mile in length unless otherwise directed. Maintain one-way traffic until the pavement drop off condition is eliminated by placing proposed flexible base as shown or providing a 3:1 or flatter slope off the edge of pavement. Eliminate pavement drop offs before ceasing daily work operations and opening the roadway to two-way traffic.

Until final acceptance of constructed widened sections, repair and correct any joint separation, loss of section, joint raveling, loss of stability, settlement, etc. Payment for this work will not be reimbursed.

ITEM 132 – Embankment:

The Engineer will test using UV-VIS equipment and procedure determined by TxDOT. Allow two weeks for testing.

Compact subgrade in earth cut sections, in accordance with section 132.3.4.1 Ordinary Compaction.

Test borrow sources and furnish results to the Engineer.

Where fill height is 5 feet or more above natural ground, the specified density will not be required on the first 2 feet of embankment, unless otherwise directed.

Remove deleterious material, organic matter, and sediment, etc., from all ponds, lakes, sloughs, channels, and existing roadway ditches prior to placement of embankment. This work will be subsidiary to this item.

General Notes Sheet C

Drill or dig one or more holes for thickness measurement, refill, and re-compact material at the location and frequency as directed. This work is considered subsidiary to this item.

Beginning with the final lift of embankment, measure the cross slope during pavement structure operations, at the completion of each land, and prior to covering with another course or lift to ensure that the cross slope is uniform and in compliance with the cross slope shown in the plans. Measure the cross slope at a minimum frequency of one measurement every 100 feet. The number of measurements may be reduced by demonstrating consistently acceptable results, with the approval of the Engineer. Furnish a digital measuring device approved by the Engineer for the measurement of cross slope. Make this measuring device available at the jobsite for the Engineer’s use. Report the cross slope to the nearest 0.1%. Record all measurements on an approved form signed and dated certifying correct and submit to the Engineer the next working day for documentation. The Engineer will determine the number of verification measurements.

ITEM 134 – Backfilling Pavement Edges:

Dispose of excess material off the right-of-way and in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.

ITEM 150 - Blading:

Compact subgrade in accordance with Section 132.3.4.1 Ordinary Compaction.

Excavate to facilitate drainage as directed.

Dispose of excess material off the right-of-way.

ITEM 164 – Seeding for Erosion Control:

Adjust the seeding mixture and rates if directed.

When the crimper method is used, use crimper immediately after spreading mulch. Apply ballast to machine to achieve an anchoring depth of 2 to 3 inches to form soil-binding mulch and to prevent loss or bunching of the mulch by wind. Anchor the machine to prevent the formation of ridges and ruts. Use coulters at least ten inches in diameter. Traverse slopes horizontally. The number of passes needed, not to exceed three, will be as directed. In areas where an anchoring machine cannot be used, the Department will require a tacking agent be used in the mulch as directed.

Use additional temporary seeding if permanent seeding is placed outside the optimum growing season shown for this item, if directed.

Finish slopes with a tracked vehicle running vertically up and down the slope.

General Notes Sheet D

Mow tall growing vegetation as directed, to provide optimum growing conditions for temporary or permanent seeded areas in accordance with Item 730 “Roadside Mowing” except for measurement and payment. This work will be subsidiary to pertinent bid items.

Repair mulch sod, damaged by causes other than the Contractor’s operations, as directed using mulch sod, seeding, and fertilizer. This work will be measured and paid for in accordance with the applicable bid items of the contract.

ITEM 166 - Fertilizer:

When seeding between September 1 and January 31, place one-half of the amount of fertilizer specified for seeding with the seeds and place the remainder the following spring unless otherwise directed. When seeding is placed between February 1 and August 30, place one-half the amount of fertilizer specified for seeding with the seeds and place the remainder 30 days later unless otherwise directed.

Apply fertilizer (13-13-13) at a rate of 300 lbs. /5000 sq. Yds.

ITEM 247 – Flexible Base:

Furnish material with an organic content less than 1.0%. The Engineer will test using UV-VIS equipment and procedure determined by TxDOT. Allow two weeks for testing.

Project specific stockpiles are required.

The Engineer will test each stockpile. A minimum of 14 working days will be required for testing after stockpile has been sampled.

Stockpile size shall be 10,000 cu. yds. Minimum or the estimated volume from the plan quantity, and a maximum size of 20,000 cu.yds. For TY D GR 4 base (typically crushed iron ore base), place a maximum of 10 layers of material for a maximum size of 15,000 cu.yds.

Furnish clean 5-gallon plastic buckets with lids and wire handles for sampling, transporting, and shipping aggregate and base to the District Lab.

The plant is the designated aggregate sampling location, unless otherwise approved by the Engineer.

Do not use iron ore.

Limestone base is not allowed unless cement treatment is required in plans.

Compact in accordance with Section 247.4.3.1, “Ordinary Compaction.”

Roll at a rate of 1 HR/500 SY or as directed.

General Notes Sheet E

In accordance with Section 247.4.3.2, a minimum of one additional location will be tested outside the required random locations, these locations will be chosen by the engineer.

Drill or dig one or more holes for thickness measurement, refill, and re-compact material at the location and frequency as directed. This work is considered subsidiary to this item.

Beginning with the final lift of embankment, measure the cross slope during pavement structure operations, at the completion of each land, and prior to covering with another course or lift to ensure that the cross slope is uniform and in compliance with the cross slope shown in the plans. Measure the cross slope at a minimum frequency of one measurement every 100 feet. The number of measurements may be reduced by demonstrating consistently acceptable results, with the approval of the Engineer. Furnish a digital measuring device approved by the Engineer for the measurement of cross slope. Make this measuring device available at the jobsite for the Engineer’s use. Report the cross slope to the nearest 0.1%. Record all measurements on an approved form signed and dated certifying correct and submit to the Engineer the next working day for documentation. The Engineer will determine the number of verification measurements.

Until final acceptance of constructed widened sections, repair and correct any joint separation, loss of section, joint raveling, loss of stability, settlement, etc. Payment for this work will not be reimbursed.

ITEM 316 – Seal Coat:

For final surfaces, furnish aggregate with a minimum “A” surface aggregate classification.

The Department may require the use of emulsion instead of AC if conditions so dictate. Apply AC unless otherwise directed.

Asphalt season starts May 1 and ends August 31. Obtain written approval before placing asphaltic materials between August 31 and May 1.

Cure the surface treatment under traffic a minimum of 14 days before placement of any subsequent surface courses.

General Notes Sheet F

ITEM 344 - Superpave Mixtures:

The engineer may restrict the contractor from paving if the ambient temperature is likely to drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (32°F) within 12 hours of paving.

In Section 344.2.7, surface mixtures are further defined as those lifts placed at the top of the pavement structure or placed directly below mixtures produced in accordance with Item 316, 342, 347, or 348.

RAS is not allowed in any layer.

Substitute binders are not allowed. PG grade of binder required is as shown on the plans.

TxDOT Level 1A will be allowed to witness the mixing for correction factors.

The maximum allowable fractionated RAP is 15.0%.

Use field sand with a sand equivalent value of at least 35 when sampled and tested in accordance with Tex-203-F.

Furnish clean 5-gallon plastic buckets with lids and wire handles for sampling, transporting, and shipping aggregate and base to the District Lab.

The plant is the designated aggregate sampling location, unless otherwise approved by the Engineer.

Construct longitudinal joints in the surface course as shown in the plans. Construct longitudinal joints in all other courses by tapering the bituminous mat as shown in the plans or providing a 6-inch minimum offset from lift to lift. Extend the tapered portion of the mat beyond the normal lane width. Construct the tapered portion of the mat using an approved strike-off device that will provide a uniform slope and will not restrict the main screed. Apply tack coat to the in-place taper before the adjacent mat is placed. Final density requirements for the entire pavement, including the taper area will not change. Compaction of the initial taper section will be required to be as near to final density as possible. Use a small static roller (approximately 200 lbs.)

located immediately behind the paver for pre-compaction of the notched wedge joint.

The Engineer will determine the correction when the total thickness of the ACP at any location, is deficient by more than ¼”. Correct by adjusting the profile grade or removing and replacing the pavement structure to the correct grade, lines and thickness as shown on the plans. Correction of defective work will be in accordance with Section 5.3.2, “Correction of Defective or Unauthorized Work”.

General Notes Sheet G

Construct longitudinal joints so that the hot side overlaps the cold side by 0.5 inch minimum at the joint.

Beginning with the final lift of embankment, measure the cross slope during pavement structure operations, at the completion of each land, and prior to covering with another course or lift to ensure that the cross slope is uniform and in compliance with the cross slope shown in the plans. Measure the cross slope at a minimum frequency of one measurement every 100 feet. The number of measurements may be reduced by demonstrating consistently acceptable results, with the approval of the Engineer. Furnish a digital measuring device approved by the Engineer for the measurement of cross slope. Make this measuring device available at the jobsite for the Engineer’s use. Report the cross slope to the nearest 0.1%. Record all measurements on an approved form signed and dated certifying correct and submit to the Engineer the next working day for documentation. The Engineer will determine the number of verification measurements.

For hot-mix items, in place of typical tack material shown use a tracking resistant asphalt interlayer (TRAIL) material as a tack coat. Approved TRAIL products are found on TxDOT’s Material Producer List under Asphalt Interlayer (Tracking Resistant) through http://www.txdot.gov/business/resources/materials.html.

There should be little to no evidence of tracking or pickup of the tack coat on the wheels of the equipment as determined by the Engineer. Use approved release agents or misters on equipment tires as necessary.

ITEM 354 – Planing and Texturing Pavement:

The Contractor may retain up ALL RAP to recycle into the ACP item(s) for this project.

Measurement will be determined by the Engineer.

Beginning with the final lift of embankment, measure the cross slope during pavement structure operations, at the completion of each land, and prior to covering with another course or lift to ensure that the cross slope is uniform and in compliance with the cross slope shown in the plans. Measure the cross slope at a minimum frequency of one measurement every 100 feet. The number of measurements may be reduced by demonstrating consistently acceptable results, with the approval of the Engineer. Furnish a digital measuring device approved by the Engineer for the measurement of cross slope. Make this measuring device available at the jobsite for the Engineer’s use. Report the cross slope to the nearest 0.1%. Record all measurements on an approved form signed and dated certifying correct and submit to the Engineer the next working day for documentation. The Engineer will determine the number of verification measurements.

General Notes Sheet H

ITEM 432 - Riprap:

Provide ½” expansion joint material with an area equal to the area of contact between the two concrete surfaces. The joint material will be visually inspected for approval.

ITEM 464 – Reinforced Concrete Pipe:

Backfill driveway culverts to obtain a minimum cover of 6 inches. Place backfill in accordance with section 132.3.4.1 “Ordinary Compaction” using approved equipment.

The Engineer will determine flow lines of pipes under private driveways.

ITEM 467 – Safety End Treatment:

Provide precast safety end treatments with a toewall measuring at least 12 inches. Construct toewalls for cast-in-place safety end treatments as shown in the plans.

ITEM 502 – Barricades, Signs, and Traffic Handling:

The Contractor Force Account “Safety Contingency” that has been established for this project is intended to be utilized for work zone enhancements, to improve the effectiveness of the Traffic Control Plan, that could not be foreseen in the project planning and design stage. These enhancements will be mutually agreed upon by the Engineer and the Contractor’s Responsible Person based on weekly or more frequent traffic management reviews on the project. The Engineer may choose to use existing bid items if it does not slow the implementation of enhancement.

Install temporary rumble strips in accordance with WZ(RS) wherever short duration or short-term stationary lane closures are in place and workers are present.

Restrict widening to one side of the roadway at a time. Do not perform subgrade widening operations exceeding 1 mile in length unless otherwise directed. Maintain one-way traffic until the pavement drop off condition is eliminated by placing proposed flexible base as shown or providing a 3:1 or flatter slope off the edge of pavement. Eliminate pavement drop offs before ceasing daily work operations and opening the roadway to two-way traffic.

The Contractor's Responsible Person (CRP) will be responsible for ensuring that the signs and traffic control devices are in place and functioning properly.

The CRP will inspect and ensure any deficiencies are corrected each and every day throughout the duration of this contract. Notify the Engineer in writing of the name, address, and telephone number of this employee or these employees.

General Notes Sheet I

No partial lane widths are to remain unplaned at the end of each day's planing operations. Plane only a length of roadway that can be completed a full lane width by the end of the working day.

Begin ACP laydown operations after the planing operations as soon as it is feasible. At no time will the length of exposed planed pavement exceed 2 miles beyond the ACP laydown operation.

The distance that the planing operation is ahead of the ACP laydown operation may be adjusted by the Engineer.

At the time construction activity obliterates the center stripe on the roadway, erect a “No Center Line” sign (CW8-12) (36x36) and a “Do Not Pass” sign (R4-1) (24x30) at each end of the work area. Erect additional signs every 1/2 mile within the work area and at other locations as directed. Locate the CW8-12 signs in such a manner that drivers can read the sign and immediately see the change from marked center stripe to no center stripe. Supplement the CW8- 12 sign with the “Next XX Miles” sign (CW7-3aP) (24x18) mounted below it. The CW8-12 signs are to remain until standard pavement markings are placed. The R4-1 signs are to remain until the permanent pavement markings are placed.

Length of lane closures will be as directed based on the demonstrated ability to prosecute the work within the closed section.

Plan and coordinate ACP placements so that traffic lanes will not be left with open longitudinal joints for more than 2 days placement

Maintenance of driveways and intersections will not be paid for directly but is subsidiary to the pertinent bid items.

Restrict the movement of equipment across traffic lanes to an absolute minimum.

Use strobe lights or rotating beacons on all motorized equipment, operating on or adjacent to the road surface.

Place and maintain U.S. mailboxes within project limits in such a manner as to ensure continuous mail service. See BC Standard for more information.

ITEM 505 –Truck-Mounted Attenuator (TMA) and Trailer Attenuator (TA):

The shadow vehicle with truck mounted attenuator (TMA) will not be optional but will be required as shown on the appropriate traffic control plan sheets.

A total of one (1) shadow vehicle with TMA will be required for the work. The contractor will be responsible for determining if one or more of these operations will be ongoing at the same time to determine the total number of TMA’s needed for the project.

Pavement Marking Operations requires two (2) shadow vehicles with TMA.

General Notes Sheet J

ITEM 506 – Temporary Erosion, Sedimentation, and Environmental Controls:

Sprinkle water for dust control. Meet the requirements of Item 204, “Sprinkling” except for measurement and payment. Sprinkling will be considered subsidiary to this Item.

Provide the following Item(s), as directed, to be used for erosion and water pollution control measures and any additional erosion or water pollution control measure deemed necessary by the Engineer:

Temporary sediment control fence

Rock filter dams

Provide and install additional erosion or water pollution control measures deemed necessary by the Engineer as prescribed by this item and in accordance with the appropriate specification.

Payment for erosion control measures for which applicable pay items are not included in the Contract shall be made in accordance with Articles 4.4, “Changes in the Work” and 9.7, “Payment for Extra Work and Force Account Method”.

ITEM 530 – Intersections, Driveways, and Turnouts:

Unless otherwise shown in the plans, furnish W2.9 x W2.9 welded wire reinforcing in all concrete driveways.

Meet the requirements of Item 110, “Excavation” and Item 132, “Embankment, Type “C”, except for measurement and payment, for construction of driveways and turnouts.

Meet the requirements of Item 247, "Flexible Base” Type A Grade 1-2 except for measurement and payment.

Place the same types of asphaltic material and aggregates as placed on the roadway.

Place HMAC, Type SP-C SAC-A Grade 76-22 on driveways and turnouts.

ITEM 540 – Metal Beam Guard Fence:

Furnish round timber posts unless otherwise shown.

Place sufficient dry batch concrete mix in holes to ensure minimum of 2-inch embedment of tubes and posts.

ITEM 544 – Guardrail End Treatments:

Place sufficient dry batch concrete mix in holes to ensure minimum of 2-inch embedment of tubes and posts.

General Notes Sheet K

ITEM 636 - Signs:

Ensure the location and details of the fabrication, assembly and erection of the aluminum signs are in accordance with the details shown on the plans.

Ensure the Contractor's working drawings, for extruded aluminum signs, conform to the details shown on the plans.

Store all finished signs off the ground and in a vertical position until erected. Separate signs so that the sign face is not damaged by being stacked with other signs. Store finished sheet aluminum substrate signs in a weatherproof building. Extruded aluminum substrate signs may be stored outside provided they are not stacked in such a way as to damage the sign face.

Transport signs in such a manner as to not damage the high intensity reflective sheeting. Carry signs in a standing position within a divider rack assembly.

Ensure new sign panels have edge molding as detailed in the edge molding standard sheet. Edge molding will be subsidiary to this item. Install sign clamps on the sign before the installation of the edge molding.

ITEM 644 – Small Roadside Sign Assemblies:

Type A signs will be made of flat aluminum.

Store all finished signs off the ground and in a vertical position until erected. Separate signs so that the sign face is not damaged by being stacked with other signs. Store finished sheet aluminum substrate signs in a weatherproof building. Extruded aluminum substrate signs may be stored outside provided they are not stacked in such a way as to damage the sign face.

Existing sign assemblies will be removed after the proposed sign is installed. Contractor will leave existing sign in place while proposed sign goes up. The existing sign will be removed immediately after the proposed sign is installed.

For this project, the standard triangular slip base two bolt casting will be used. This casting must be furnished from an approved manufacturer.

Erect the proposed signs an appropriate distance from adjacent signs in accordance with the Texas MUTCD, as directed and as shown on the plans.

Verify the elevation difference between the edge of the travel lane and bottom of the sign.

Do not remove existing sign assemblies until signs are ready to be installed on new mounts.

General Notes Sheet L

Sign assemblies associated with warning signs or stop or yield signs will require Omni - Directional Post Wrap. Retroreflective sheeting wrapped around a warning sign is yellow. Stop or Yield signs will require red sheeting. Retroreflective sheeting wrapped around a sign must be at least 12 inches. The bottom of the retroreflective sheeting will be placed two feet below the bottom of the sign. The Engineer will approve the retroreflective sheeting wrap prior to any installation. This work will not be paid for separately; but will be subsidiary to this Item.

Flat aluminum signs removed on the project will remain property of the State. The signs are to be delivered to the nearest Atlanta District Maintenance office yard, coordinate delivery with the Engineer. Mounting hardware and supports will remain property of the contractor to dispose of in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. This work will not be paid for separately but will be subsidiary to this Item.

ITEM 658 – Delineator and Object Marker Assemblies:

Install only round posts meeting the requirements of DMS-4400 or as directed.

ITEM 666 - Reflectorized Pavement Markings:

Place pavement markings only after the surface treatment has cured to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

Place pavement markings within 14 days after completion of the final surface.

A mobile unit will be required to take reflectivity readings, readings will be taken on all lines in both directions. The mobile reflectivity readings will not be paid for separately but will be subsidiary to this bid item. Strict compliance with report output will be exercised in accordance to this general note. Information for each road must be together in the same file and submitted on a USB thumb drive. Submit a table of contents for each USB thumb drive. Each thumb drive will contain a customer interactive report that generates a color-coded map where the user can verify passing and failing sections of roadway. The color-coded map should match the color-coded graphs generated by the data in the computer. The graphs should have a color-coded portion or shaded area representing failing and passing. The map should be standard Google earth maps or equal. Reports need to be in numerical order by reference number, concurrent with direction, labeled and separated by color, and include the posting date. The format will require prior acceptance by the Engineer.

Record the location of “passing” and “no passing” zones before beginning roadway work to re-establish these zones in their original location. Provide a copy of the record to the Engineer.

General Notes Sheet M

The Engineer will determine locations of no-passing zones. Adjustments to locations of no passing zones will be determined by the Department. Please notify the District Traffic office at

(903) 799-1416, 7 days prior to placing new striping locations.

Placement of markings in proper alignment will be strictly enforced. Irregular lines placed on both sides of the existing markings or pilot line will not be accepted.

ITEM 668 – Prefabricated Pavement Markings and Rumble Strips:

Prefabricated Pavement Markings will be placed at locations as directed.

Ensure strict placement for centering and aligning all centerline transverse rumble strips.

Placement of material will be strictly enforced. Irregular bars not centered or aligned properly will not be accepted.

Do not place centerline pavement markings over centerline rumble strips until rumble strips are accepted by written acceptance.

Replace all In-Lane or Transverse Rumble Strips identified during the performance period within 30 days after notification.

No additional payment will be made for the replacement of In-Lane or Transverse Rumble Strips failing to meet the performance requirements.

General Notes Sheet N

BASIS OF ESTIMATE

ITEM DESCRIPTION RATE UNIT QUANTITY

*166 Fertilizer (13-13-13) 300 lb./5,000 sq. yd. of Seed ton 2.46

*FOR CONTRACTOR’S INFORMATION ONLY.

SPECIFICATION DATA

TEST TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF

TRANSPORTATION TEST METHODS

GRADING REQUIREMENTS

PERCENT RETAINED - SIEVES

SOIL

CONSTANTS

ITEM DESCRIPTION

2-½" 1-¾" 7/8” 3/8” No. 4 No.40

L.L. P.I.

MAX MAX MIN

132 Embankment (Type C) 50 25 4

LATERAL PRESSURE

PSI

MIN. COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH

PSI

0 35 15 175

*Use when cement treatment is required in the plans.

** COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TESTING REQUIRED

Control : 0731-01-058 Project : SSW 731-1-58

PANOLA

FM 123Highway :

County :

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS

ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS PROJECT ARE

IDENTIFIED AS FOLLOWS:

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS:

PREPARING RIGHT OF WAY(103) (752) ITEM 100

REMOVING CONCRETEITEM 104

SUBGRADE WIDENING(110) (132) (204) ITEM 112

EMBANKMENT(100) (110) (160) (204) (210) (216) (400) ITEM 132

BACKFILLING PAVEMENT EDGES(162) (166) (168) (300) (314) ITEM 134

BLADINGITEM 150

TOPSOIL(168) ITEM 160

SEEDING FOR EROSION CONTROL(162) (166) (168) ITEM 164

VEGETATIVE WATERINGITEM 168

FLEXIBLE BASE(105) (204) (210) (216) (520) ITEM 247

PRIME COAT(300) (316) ITEM 310

SEAL COAT(210) (300) (302) (341) (520) ITEM 316

SUPERPAVE MIXTURES(300) (301) (320) (504) (520) (585) ITEM 344

PLANING AND TEXTURING PAVEMENTITEM 354

RIPRAP(247) (420) (421) (431) (440) ITEM 432

REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE(400) (402) (403) (420) (421) (424) (440) (462)

(465) (467) (471) (476)

ITEM 464

SAFETY END TREATMENT(400) (420) (421) (432) (440) (442) (445) (460) (464) ITEM 467

REMOVING STRUCTURESITEM 496

MOBILIZATIONITEM 500

BARRICADES, SIGNS, AND TRAFFIC HANDLING(503) (505) (510) ITEM 502

TEMPORARY EROSION, SEDIMENTATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

(161) (432) (556)

ITEM 506

INTERSECTIONS, DRIVEWAYS, AND TURNOUTS(247) (260) (275) (276) (292)

(316) (330) (334) (341) (360) (421) (440)

ITEM 530

RUMBLE STRIPS(300) (320) (330) (334) (341) (350) ITEM 533

METAL BEAM GUARD FENCE(421) (441) (445) (492) (529) ITEM 540

GUARDRAIL END TREATMENTSITEM 544

MAILBOX ASSEMBLIESITEM 560

SMALL ROADSIDE SIGN ASSEMBLIES(421) (440) (441) (442) (445) (636) (656) ITEM 644

DELINEATOR AND OBJECT MARKER ASSEMBLIES(445) ITEM 658

WORK ZONE PAVEMENT MARKINGS(666) (668) (672) (677) ITEM 662

ITEM 666

ITEMS 1-9 INCL., GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND COVENANTS

ADOPTED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024.

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE

CONTRACT BY REFERENCE.

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GENERAL :

THE ABOVE-LISTED SPECIFICATIONS ITEMS ARE THOSE UNDER WHICH

PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE. THESE, TOGETHER WITH SUCH OTHER PERTINENT

ITEMS, IF ANY, AS MAY BE REFERRED TO IN THE ABOVE-LISTED

SPECIFICATION ITEMS, AND INCLUDING THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS LISTED

ABOVE, CONSTITUTE THE COMPLETE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THIS PROJECT.

SPECIAL PROVISIONS :

SPECIAL PROVISIONS WILL GOVERN AND TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER

THE SPECIFICATIONS ENUMERATED HEREON WHEREVER IN

CONFLICT THEREWITH.

SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS :

RETROREFLECTORIZED PAVEMENT MARKINGS(316) (502) (662) (667) (677)

(678)

PREFABRICATED PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND RUMBLE STRIPS(678) ITEM 668

RAISED PAVEMENT MARKERS(677) (678) ITEM 672

"SPECIAL LABOR PROVISIONS FOR STATE PROJECTS (000---

005)" (000---005)

SPECIAL PROVISION

"NONDISCRIMINATION" (000---001) SPECIAL PROVISION

"CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES (FORM 1295)" (000---017) SPECIAL PROVISION

"SCHEDULE OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES" (000---031) SPECIAL PROVISION

"NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS" (000---

125)

SPECIAL PROVISION

(002---003) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 002

(003---006) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 003

(007---001) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 007

(009---002) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 009

(247---001) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 247

(260---001) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 260

(275---001) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 275

(292---001) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 292

(300---003) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 300

(540---001) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 540

(672---001) SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 672

INSTALL BRIDGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS(427) 4019ITEM

WAGE RATES

2-2

Highway FM 123 County PANOLA

SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE REQUIREMENTS

The following goal for small business enterprises is established:

SBE

0%

CHILD SUPPORT STATEMENT

Under section 231.006, Family Code, the vendor or applicant certifies that the individual or business entity named in this contract, bid, or application is not ineligible to receive the specified grant, loan, or payment and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated and payment may be withheld if this certification is inaccurate.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CERTIFICATION

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2261.252(b), the Department is prohibited from entering into contracts in which Department officers and employees have a financial interest.

By signing the Contract, the Contractor certifies that it is not prohibited from entering into a Contract with the Department as a result of a financial interest as defined under Texas Government Code Section 2261.252(b), and that it will exercise reasonable care and diligence to prevent any actions or conditions that could result in a conflict of interest with the Department.

The Contractor also certifies that none of the following individuals, nor any of their family members within the second degree of affinity or consanguinity, owns 1% or more interest or has a financial interest as defined under Texas Government Code Section 2261.252(b) in the Contractor:

Any member of the Texas Transportation Commission; and The Department’s Executive Director, General Counsel, Chief of Procurement and Field Support

Operations, Director of Procurement, and Director of Contract Services.

Violation of this certification may result in action by the Department.

E-VERIFY CERTIFICATION

Pursuant to Texas Transportation Code §223.051, all TxDOT contracts for construction, maintenance, or improvement of a highway must include a provision requiring Contractors and subcontractors to use the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system to determine employment eligibility. By signing the contract, the Contractor certifies that prior to the award of the Contract:

the Contractor has registered with and will, to the extent permitted by law, utilize the United States Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system during the term of the Contract to determine the eligibility of all persons hired to perform duties within Texas during the term of the agreement; and the Contractor will require that all subcontractors also register with and, to the extent permitted by law, utilize the United States Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system during the term of the subcontract to determine the eligibility of all persons hired to perform duties within Texas during the term of the agreement.

Violation of this requirement constitutes a material breach of the Contract, subjects a subcontractor to removal from the Contract, and subjects the Contractor or subcontractors to possible sanctions in accordance with Title 43, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 10, Subchapter F, “Sanctions and Suspension for Ethical Violations by Entities Doing Business with the Department.”

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1) preserve all contracting information* as provided by the records retention requirements applicable to Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the duration of the contract,

2) on request of TxDOT, promptly provide any contracting information related to the contract that is in the custody or possession of the entity, and

3) on completion of the contract, either:

A. provide, at no cost to TxDOT, all contracting information related to the contract that is in the custody or possession of the entity, or B. preserve the contracting information related to the contract as provided by the records retention requirements applicable to TxDOT

The requirements of Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Government Code, may apply to this contract, and the contractor or vendor agrees that the contract can be terminated if the contractor or vendor knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with a requirement of that subchapter.

By entering into Contract, the Contractor agrees to:

• provide, or make available, to TxDOT and any authorized governmental investigating or auditing agency all records, including electronic and payment records related to the contract, for the same period provided by the records retention schedule applicable to TxDOT, and

• ensure that all subcontracts include a clause requiring the same.

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