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Control 0906-00-264 Project C 906-00-264 Highway VARIOUS County ECTOR

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 VARIOUS County ECTOR

PROPOSAL TO THE TEXAS

TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

2024 SPECIFICATIONS

Work Consisting of Preventive Maintenance

ECTOR 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 119 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:

ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 (Dollars) ( $100,000.00)

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 0906-00-264

Project C 906-00-264

Highway VARIOUS

County ECTOR

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 0906-00-264 Project C 906-00-264 Highway VARIOUS County ECTOR

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

C 906-00-264 Proposal Sheet

ECTOR 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.

500 7001

MOBILIZATION

LS 1.000 1 DOLLARS

and CENTS

502 7001

BARRICADES, SIGNS AND TRAFFIC

HANDLING

MO 9.000 2 DOLLARS

and CENTS

505 7001

TMA (STATIONARY)

DAY 36.000 3 DOLLARS

and CENTS

505 7003

TMA (MOBILE OPERATION)

DAY 168.000 4 DOLLARS

and CENTS

666 7024

REFL PAV MRK TY I (W)8"(SLD)(100MIL)

LF 51,603.000 5 DOLLARS

and CENTS

666 7265

RE PROFILE PM TY I(W)6"(SLD)(090MIL)

LF 2,393,396.0

00 6 DOLLARS

and CENTS

666 7266

RE PROFILE PM TY I(W)6"(SLD)(100MIL)

LF 2,132,246.0

00 7 DOLLARS

and CENTS

666 7269

RE PROFILE PM TY I(Y)6"(SLD)(090MIL)

LF 1,035,086.0

00 8 DOLLARS

and CENTS

666 7270

RE PROFILE PM TY I(Y)6"(SLD)(100MIL)

LF 586,314.000 9 DOLLARS

and CENTS

666 7273

RE PROFILE PM TY I(Y)6"(BRK)(090MIL)

LF 256,350.000 10 DOLLARS

and CENTS

666 7274

RE PROFILE PM TY I(Y)6"(BRK)(100MIL)

LF 231,960.000 11 DOLLARS

and CENTS

666 7407

REFL PAV MRK TY I (W)6"(BRK)(090MIL)

LF 116,170.000 12 DOLLARS

and CENTS

666 7408

REFL PAV MRK TY I (W)6"(BRK)(100MIL)

LF 124,174.000 13 DOLLARS

and CENTS

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ECTOR 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.

666 7410

REFL PAV MRK TY I (W)6"(SLD)(090MIL)

LF 336,886.000 14 DOLLARS

and CENTS

666 7411

REFL PAV MRK TY I (W)6"(SLD)(100MIL)

LF 752,675.000 15 DOLLARS

and CENTS

666 7420

REFL PAV MRK TY I (Y)6"(BRK)(100MIL)

LF 44,175.000 16 DOLLARS

and CENTS

666 7422

REFL PAV MRK TY I (Y)6"(SLD)(090MIL)

LF 336,886.000 17 DOLLARS

and CENTS

666 7423

REFL PAV MRK TY I (Y)6"(SLD)(100MIL)

LF 603,292.000 18 DOLLARS

and CENTS

668 7002

PRFB RUMBLE STRIP (BLK)(1')

(CENTERLINE)

LF 156,843.000 19 DOLLARS

and CENTS

668 7089

PREFAB PM TY C (W)(24")(SLD)

LF 1,005.000 20 DOLLARS

and CENTS

668 7091

PREFAB PM TY C (W)(ARROW)

EA 281.000 21 DOLLARS

and CENTS

668 7102

PREFAB PM TY C (W)(NUMBER)

EA 98.000 22 DOLLARS

and CENTS

668 7103

PREFAB PM TY C (W)(WORD)

EA 95.000 23 DOLLARS

and CENTS

668 7108

PREFAB PM TY C (W)(RR XING)

EA 8.000 24 DOLLARS

and CENTS

668 7109

PREFAB PM TY C (W)(SYMBOL)

EA 4.000 25 DOLLARS

and CENTS

668 7110

PREFAB PM TY C (W)(18")(YLD TRI)

EA 314.000 26 DOLLARS

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ECTOR 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.

672 7002

REFL PAV MRKR TY I-C

EA 2,249.000 27 DOLLARS

and CENTS

672 7004

REFL PAV MRKR TY II-A-A

EA 58,298.000 28 DOLLARS

and CENTS

672 7006

REFL PAV MRKR TY II-C-R

EA 5,560.000 29 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 C 906-00-264

Highway VARIOUS County ECTOR

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:

Nestor Mendoza P.E.

April 24, 2026

Seal Applies to CSJ(s):

All CSJs within the Contract

139194

Nestor Mendoza

County: ECTOR Highway: VARIOUS

Sheet: 15 Control: 0906-00-264

General Notes Sheet: A

Material Specification Information

Contractor questions on this project are to be addressed to the following individual(s):

ODA-PreLettingQuestions@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.

Item 5: Control of the Work

In the event the finished surface does not conform to the typical sections or does not meet the required IRI, rework the non-conforming area to the limits necessary and employ additional survey control as directed.

The contractor shall comply and follow Contractor’s Right of Entry Agreement Exhibit D, Minimum Safety Requirements regarding clothing, personal protective equipment, and general safety requirements.

Item 6: Control of Materials

Restrict storage of equipment and materials to approved areas. The Engineer will not approve storage in any TxDOT yard.

Promptly and properly dispose of any waste generated from servicing equipment on the project.

Item 7: Legal Relations and Responsibilities

If access to the project is required through a new or unapproved driveway (i.e. Material source, stockpile location, field office, etc.), obtain an approved “Permit to Construct Access Driveway Facilities on Highway Right Of Way” (TxDOT Form 1058) before beginning any construction operations.

No significant traffic generator events identified.

As an element of ensuring public safety and convenience under Article 7.2.4, the Contractor is hereby directed to open all closed lanes and shoulder and remove all traffic control devices from any areas where work is not being actively performed unless overnight traffic control is required and approved by the engineer. Removed devices must be stored outside of the clear zones near the right of way line or removed from the right of way line entirely.

Sheet: 15

General Notes Sheet: B

Item 8: Prosecution and Progress

Begin start work date will be November 2, 2026. This is a compulsory delay to allow asphalt applied during the seal coat season to cure before pavement markings can be applied.

The following portions of the plans may affect the Contractor's planned construction sequencing. The Contractor’s attention is directed to the appropriate plan sheet or standard sheet.

-Traffic Control Plan

-Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

-Environmental Permit, Issues And Commitments (EPIC)

Maintain ingress and egress to side streets and private property at all times.

Maintain ingress and egress to the frontage roads at all times.

Working days will be computed and charged in accordance with Article 8. 3.1.4. “Standard Workweek.”

Item 502: Barricades, Signs, and Traffic Handling

Stop equipment for traffic when crossing any traffic lanes.

Stop work immediately if any major traffic control element such as an advanced warning flashing panel or TMA or PCMS is not in good working order or control setup.

Furnish flaggers to warn equipment operators of approaching traffic, unless otherwise directed.

Relocate or remove temporary signs as needed. This work is considered subsidiary to various bid items.

Use an advanced warning flashing arrow panel for the closing of traffic lanes. Provide one standby unit in good working condition at the job site ready for immediate use.

Remove or completely cover construction signs not in use.

Do not lay down signs.

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.

Sheet: 15A

General Notes Sheet: C

Item 505: Truck Mounted Attenuator (TMA) and Trailer Attenuator (TA)

General Note 6 of TCP (1-2)-18 provides for additional shadow vehicle(s) with truck mounted attenuator (TMA); one (1) additional shadow vehicle with TMA is included in the basis of estimate for this operation. The shadow vehicle(s) with TMA specified on the traffic control plan as “required” plus the ‘additional shadow vehicle’ is the quantity that has been estimated for this operation.

Basis of Estimate for Stationary TMAs

Standard TMA(Mobile)

Required Optional Total

TCP (1-2)-18 1 1 2

There are no General Notes for additional shadow vehicle(s) with truck mounted attenuator (TMA) on TCP (3-1)-13; the shadow vehicle(s) with TMA specified on the traffic control plan as “required” is the quantity that has been estimated for this operation.

on TCP (3-2)-13; the shadow vehicle(s) with TMA specified on the traffic control plan as “required” on TCP (3-3)-14; the shadow vehicle(s) with TMA specified on the traffic control plan as “required”

Basis of Estimate for Mobile TMAs

Standard TMA(Mobile)

Required Optional Total

TCP (3-1)-13 2 0 2

TCP (3-2)-13 3 0 3

TCP (3-3)-14 3 0 3

Sheet: 15A

General Notes Sheet: D on TCP (6-1)-12; the shadow vehicle(s) with TMA specified on the traffic control plan as “required” is the quantity that has been estimated for this operation.

on TCP (6-4)-12; the shadow vehicle(s) with TMA specified on the traffic control plan as on TCP (6-8)-14; the shadow vehicle(s) with TMA specified on the traffic control plan as

The Contractor will be responsible for determining if one or more operations will be ongoing at the same time to determine the total number of TMAs needed for the project.

Item 506: Temporary Erosion, Sedimentation, and Environmental Controls

It is not anticipated that erosion control devices will be needed on this project. In the event that devices are needed, the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan shall consist of using the following items and/or items as directed by the Engineer. Payment for the work may be determined in accordance with Item 4, Article 4. "Changes in the Work".

-Biodegradable Erosion Control Logs

Item 666 Retroreflectorized Pavement Markings

Place Type I pavement markings with a ribbon-gun application.

Measure thickness for markings in accordance with Tex-854-B using usage rates (Part II).

Type I markings shall meet the minimum retroreflectivity values defined by Article 4.4 Retroreflectivity Requirements.

This Contract totals more than 200,000 feet of pavement markings; use a mobile retroreflectometer for retroreflectivity measurements. Portable retroreflectometers may not be used for this Contract.

Item 677: Eliminating Existing Pavement Markings and Markers

Submit eliminating plan for approval by the Engineer in accordance with Item 677.

Sheet: 15B

General Notes Sheet: E

TCP (3-3) -14 will be used for the removal of pavement markings and markers. As the markers are removed, they will be promptly removed from the job site. This is for the public and Contractor safety.

Repair excessive damage to the pavement with an approved material at the Contractor’s expense.

Remove additional pavement markers from previous sealcoats as directed.

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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS

ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS PROJECT ARE

IDENTIFIED AS FOLLOWS:

SPECIAL PROVISIONS :

SPECIAL PROVISIONS WILL GOVERN AND TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER

THE SPECIFICATIONS ENUMERATED HEREON WHEREVER IN

CONFLICT THEREWITH.

SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS :

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS:

MOBILIZATIONITEM 500

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

TRUCK-MOUNTED ATTENUATOR (TMA) AND TRAILER ATTENUATOR (TA)ITEM 505

TEMPORARY EROSION, SEDIMENTATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLSITEM 506

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

(678)

ITEM 666

PREFABRICATED PAVEMENT MARKINGS AND RUMBLE STRIPS(678) ITEM 668

RAISED PAVEMENT MARKERS(677) (678) ITEM 672

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.

"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

"SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IN STATE-FUNDED PROJECTS" (000

---019)

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

(008---001) (008---010) SPECIAL PROVISIONS TO ITEM 008

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

WAGE RATES

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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.

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Highway VARIOUS County ECTOR

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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Certification Regarding Disclosure of Public Information Pursuant to Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Texas Government Code, contractors executing a contract with a governmental body that results in the expenditure of at least $1 million in public funds must:

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.

* As defined in Government Code §552.003, “Contracting information” means the following information maintained by a governmental body or sent between a governmental body and a vendor, contractor, potential vendor, or potential contractor:

1) information in a voucher or contract relating to the receipt or expenditure of public funds by a governmental body;

2) solicitation or bid documents relating to a contract with a governmental body;

3) communications sent between a governmental body and a vendor, contractor, potential vendor, or potential contractor during the solicitation, evaluation, or negotiation of a contract;

4) documents, including bid tabulations, showing the criteria by which a governmental body evaluates each vendor, contractor, potential vendor, or potential contractor responding to a solicitation and, if applicable, an explanation of why the vendor or contractor was selected; and

5) communications and other information sent between a governmental body and a vendor or contractor related to the performance of a final contract with the governmental body or work performed on behalf of the governmental body.

CERTIFICATION TO NOT BOYCOTT ISRAEL

Pursuant to Texas Government Code §2271.002, the Department must include a provision requiring a written verification affirming that the Contractor does not boycott Israel, as defined in Government Code §808.001, and will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. This provision applies to a contract that:

1) is with a Contractor that is not a sole proprietorship,

2) is with a Contractor with 10 or more full-time employees, and

3) has a value of $100,000 or more.

By signing the contract, the Contractor certifies that it does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of this contract. “Boycott” means refusing to deal with, terminating business activities with, or otherwise taking any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or limit commercial relations specifically with Israel, or with a person or entity doing business in Israel or in an Israeli-controlled territory, but does not include an action made for ordinary business purposes.

CERTIFICATION TO NOT BOYCOTT ENERGY COMPANIES

Pursuant to Texas Government Code §2274.002, the Department must include a provision requiring a written verification affirming that the Contractor does not boycott energy companies, as defined in Government Code §809.001, and will not boycott energy companies during the term of the contract. This provision applies to a contract that:

1) is with a Contractor that is not a sole proprietorship,

2) is with a Contractor with 10 or more full-time employees, and

3) has a value of $100,000 or more.

By signing the contract, the Contractor certifies that it does not boycott energy companies and will not boycott energy companies during the term of this contract. “Boycott” means taking any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or limit commercial relations with a company because the company: (1) engages in the exploration, production, utilization, transportation, sale, or manufacturing of fossil fuel-based energy and does not commit or pledge to meet environmental standards beyond applicable federal and state law; or (2) does business with a company described by (1).

CERTIFICATION TO NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST

FIREARM ENTITIES OR FIREARM TRADE ASSOCIATIONS

Pursuant to Texas Government Code §2274.002, the Department must include a provision requiring a written verification affirming that the Contractor:

1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association, as defined in Government Code §2274.001, and

2) will not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of the contract.

This provision applies to a contract that:

1) is with a Contractor that is not a sole proprietorship,

2) is with a Contractor with 10 or more full-time employees, and

3) has a value of $100,000 or more.

By signing the contract, the Contractor certifies that it does not discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association as described and will not do so during the term of this contract. "Discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association" means, with respect to the entity or association, to:

(1) refuse to engage in the trade of any goods or services with the entity or association based solely on its status as a firearm entity or firearm trade association; (2) refrain from continuing an existing business relationship with the entity or association based solely on its status as a firearm entity or firearm trade association; or (3) terminate an existing business relationship with the entity or association based solely on its status as a firearm entity or firearm trade association. "Discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association" does not include: (1) the established policies of a merchant, retail seller, or platform that restrict or prohibit the listing or selling of ammunition, firearms, or firearm accessories; (2) a company’s refusal to engage in the trade of any goods or services, decision to refrain from continuing an existing business relationship, or decision to terminate an existing business relationship to comply with federal, state, or local law, policy, or regulations or a directive by a regulatory agency, or for any traditional business reason that is specific to the customer or potential customer and not based solely on an entity ’s or association’s status as a firearm entity or firearm trade association.

FOREIGN ADVERSARIES REQUIREMENTS

Pursuant to Executive Order No. GA-48 relating to the hardening of state government, TxDOT must require any company that submits a bid or proposal with respect to a contract for goods or services to the Department to certify that the company, and, if applicable, any of its holding companies or subsidiaries, is not:

A. Listed in Section 889 of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA); or

B. Listed in section 1260H of the 2021 NDAA; or

C. Owned by the government of a country on the U.S. Department of Commerce foreign adversaries list under 15 C.F.R. 791.4; or

D. Controlled by any governing or regulatory body located in a country on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s foreign adversaries list under 15 C.F.R. 791.4.

By signing this proposal, the Contractor certifies that neither it nor any affiliated entities are:

• Listed in Section 889 of the 2019 NDAA;

• Listed in Section 1260H of the 2021 NDAA;

• Owned by the government of a country listed under 15 C.F.R. 791.4; or

• Controlled by any governing or regulatory body located in a country listed under 15 C.F.R.

791.4

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PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES

The Federal Register Notice issued the Final Rule and states that the amendment to 2 CFR

200.216 is effective on August 13, 2020. The new 2 CFR 200.471 regulation provides clarity that the telecommunications and video surveillance costs associated with 2 CFR 200.216 are unallowable for services and equipment from these specific providers. OMB’s Federal Register Notice includes the new 2 CFR 200.216 and 2 CFR 200.471 regulations.

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/08/13/2020-17468/guidance-for-grants-and-agreements Per the Federal Law referenced above, use of services, systems, or services or systems that contain components produced by any of the following manufacturers is strictly prohibited for use on this project. Therefore, for any telecommunications, CCTV, or video surveillance equipment, services or systems cannot be manufactured by, or have components manufactured by:

• Huawei Technologies Company,

• ZTE Corporation (any subsidiary and affiliate of such entities),

• Hyatera Communications Corporation,

• Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company,

• Dahua Technology Company (any subsidiary and affiliate of such entities).

Violation of this prohibition will require replacement of the equipment at the contractor’s e xpense.

Prohibited Activities by Contractors and Vendors

Pursuant to Texas Government Code 2261.302, a state agency contractor, subcontractor, or vendor responding to a contract solicitation may not directly or indirectly:

(1.) engage in surveillance targeting:

(a.) a member of the state legislature or a person employed to support the state legislature in any capacity, (b.) a family member of a person described in subsection (a), (c.) a state agency employee, or (d.) an individual making a complaint or raising concerns regarding state agency operations or contracting;

(2.) engage in an act of intimidation, coercion, extortion, undue influence, or other similar conduct intended to influence, silence, or retaliate against a person described in subsection (1) above, or;

(3.) use private or confidential information to manipulate or influence a state contracting decision or proceeding.

By signing this proposal, the bidder certifies that it will not engage in surveillance targeting or an act of intimidation, coercion, extortion, undue influence, or other similar conduct intended to influence, silence, or retaliate against a member of the state legislature, a person employed to support the state legislature in any capacity, a family member of an aforementioned person, a state agency employee, or an individual making a complaint or raising concerns regarding state agency operations or contracting.

Furthermore, the bidder certifies that it will not use private or confidential information to manipulate or influence a state contracting decision or proceeding.

CLASS. # CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION

ZONE

TX46

*(TX20250046)

ZONE

TX51

*(TX20250051)

ZONE

TX55

*(TX20250055)

ZONE

TX291

*(TX20250291)

ZONE

TX292

*(TX20250292)

ZONE

TX293

*(TX20250293)

ZONE

TX294

*(TX20250294)

ZONE

TX295

*(TX20250295)

ZONE

TX296

*(TX20250296)

ZONE

TX297

*(TX20250297)

ZONE

TX298

*(TX20250298)

ZONE

TX299

*(TX20250299)

ZONE

TX300

*(TX20250300)

1106 Asphalt Raker $18.97 $15.02 $18.76 $19.40 $18.20 $16.28 $19.87 $19.53 $17.40 $15.22 $19.58 $20.41 $19.02 1124 Concrete Finisher, Paving and Structures $20.92 $19.13 $21.11 $20.61 $18.72 $17.99 $22.48 $20.66 $21.16 $18.15 $20.77 $20.79 $20.04 1139 Electrician $23.70 $30.54 $25.73 $36.10 $32.38 $31.46 1143 Telecommunication Technician $23.14 1145 Traffic Signal/Light Pole Worker $25.43 $21.99 1150 Flagger $13.50 $14.56 $15.30 $15.52 $15.00 $14.80 $13.99 $14.59 $15.81 $14.82 $16.63 $15.16 1151 Form Builder/Setter, Structures $21.78 $18.59 $19.31 $20.63 $20.18 $19.37 $22.50 $20.05 $19.82 $18.26 $22.09 $19.93 $19.89 1160 Form Setter, Paving & Curb $20.39 $17.31 $18.50 $19.18 $20.89 $18.25 $18.16 $17.56 $19.44 $19.32 $20.25 1172 Laborer, Common $17.76 $14.88 $16.80 $17.52 $17.12 $15.16 $18.01 $16.72 $16.63 $15.22 $18.10 $17.12 $16.69 1175 Laborer, Utility $18.51 $16.79 $17.91 $19.05 $17.46 $16.73 $19.32 $18.80 $18.42 $16.75 $18.10 $19.11 $18.40 1187 Mechanic $27.08 $23.80 $25.11 $26.15 $28.00 $23.84 $27.44 $24.13 $25.51 $22.98 $25.47 $23.38 $23.35 1194 Servicer $21.29 $20.03 $23.75 $21.51 $17.87 $24.86 $20.94 $19.11 $21.31 $20.33 $20.75 1196 Painter, Structures $23.76 $27.93 $26.40 1202 Piledriver $21.48 1205 Pipelayer $17.76 $15.48 $19.23 $17.11 $22.46 $19.97 $19.40 $15.22 $18.10 $20.03 $17.56 1300 Asphalt Distributor Operator $22.68 $19.62 $23.09 $24.07 $23.76 $21.93 $24.40 $22.69 $23.20 $24.54 $23.46 $23.26 $23.99 1303 Asphalt Paving Machine Operator $20.34 $15.99 $20.95 $22.12 $22.45 $19.02 $22.52 $21.26 $19.14 $17.58 $21.32 $22.67 $20.70 1305 Broom or Sweeper Operator $17.76 $15.22 $17.75 $18.09 $17.12 $18.01 $17.58 $16.63 $16.92 $18.10 $17.63 $17.30 1306 Crawler Tractor Operator $20.95 $20.27 $20.00 $20.92 $24.06 $19.82 $23.23 $22.51 $20.33 $20.83 1315 Concrete Paving, Curing, Float, Texturing Machine Operator $23.12 $22.62 1318 Concrete Pavement Finishing Machine Operator $20.00 $24.85 $22.81 $24.07 $23.11 $22.18 1329 Joint Sealer $15.16 1333 Concrete Saw Operator $25.25 $20.69 $25.97 $20.34 $25.50 $21.57 $22.93 1341 Small Slipform Machine Operator $25.09 1342 Crane Operator, Lattice Boom 80 Tons or Less $24.25 $29.80 $25.57 $26.47 $29.90 $24.33 $24.40 $25.74 $26.15 1343 Crane Operator, Lattice Boom Over 80 Tons $28.87 $33.55 $23.75 $34.20 $23.85 $31.28 1344 Crane Operator, Hydraulic 80 Tons or less $29.24 $23.37 $31.32 $27.22 $27.88 $28.75 $27.09 $24.75 $23.89 1345 Crane Operator, Hydraulic Over 80 Tons $30.25 $31.44 1346 Loader/Backhoe Operator $20.99 $16.37 $20.20 $20.32 $18.00 $17.92 $23.22 $20.42 $19.01 $16.93 $21.03 $21.37 $19.94 1347 Excavator Operator, 50,000 pounds or less $25.59 $18.99 $22.93 $22.91 $19.70 $25.08 $21.05 $19.69 $21.86 $24.67 $21.53 $22.25 1348 Excavator Operator, Over 50,000 pounds $19.29 $20.36 $22.90 $25.34 $22.80 $22.05 $25.35 $22.24 $22.47 1360 Foundation Drill Operator, Crawler Mounted $29.25 $22.25 1363 Foundation Drill Operator, Truck Mounted $24.28 $29.86 $25.95 $27.81 $32.17 $26.04 $24.05 1369 Front End Loader Operator, 3 CY or Less $19.42 $15.59 $18.40 $20.33 $18.28 $17.42 $20.93 $18.58 $18.80 $17.47 $19.06 $19.72 $19.34 1372 Front End Loader Operator,Over 3 CY $19.52 $16.41 $17.25 $20.20 $19.83 $18.26 $22.56 $19.55 $18.71 $18.12 $20.11 $20.34 $20.00 1380 Milling Machine Operator $20.98 $18.47 $19.48 $21.73 $18.49 $23.02 $20.94 $19.99 $22.53 $19.21 $20.37 $21.65 $19.88 1384 Reclaimer/Pulverizer Operator $21.17 $19.05 $23.25 $22.17 $18.15 $18.83 $19.67 1390 Motor Grader Operator, Fine Grade $27.00 $21.55 $23.01 $26.56 $26.38 $20.04 $27.09 $24.43 $26.88 $22.98 $26.74 $23.91 $24.96 1393 Motor Grader Operator, Rough $23.50 $18.78 $19.00 $22.95 $23.69 $24.90 $21.43 $23.06 $19.60 $23.08 $21.20 $21.04 1396 Pavement Marking MachineOperator $20.62 $16.80 $22.00 $18.99 $22.35 $22.96 $19.26 $23.48 $17.12 $17.50 1402 Roller Operator, Asphalt $17.76 $14.88 $18.35 $20.24 $17.12 $20.35 $18.34 $17.27 $16.83 $18.76 $19.79 $18.13 1405 Roller Operator, Other $17.76 $14.88 $16.80 $17.52 $17.12 $18.60 $17.09 $16.90 $15.38 $18.10 $18.93 $16.94 1411 Scraper Operator $20.00 $14.88 $17.52 $18.33 $21.54 $17.71 $15.33 $19.49 $17.21 1413 Off Road Hauler $17.52 $23.70 $16.90 $18.10 $17.12 1428 Agricultural Tractor Operator $19.14 $19.97 $23.21 1445 Directional Drilling Operator $25.19 1446 Directional Drilling Locator $21.39 $16.50 1500 Reinforcing Steel Worker $22.94 $19.62 $24.99 $22.46 $20.57 $23.50 $22.24 $22.76 $20.91 $25.70 $22.34 $23.47 1509 Structural Steel Worker $22.64 1513 Sign Erector $17.52 $18.01 1515 Spreader Box Operator $18.50 $19.28 $19.31 $23.59 $18.52 $20.63 $23.00 $18.31 $17.84 $19.96 1520 Work Zone Barricade Servicer $17.76 $15.81 $16.80 $17.75 $17.12 $18.01 $16.89 $17.52 $16.49 $18.10 $17.37 $17.66 1600 Truck Driver, Single Axle $21.59 $17.93 $19.19 $19.70 $18.24 $15.16 $20.60 $19.22 $17.99 $19.02 $22.02 $21.93 $19.20

The wage rates listed herein are those predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and State Statute and listed in the United States Department of Labor's (USDOL) General Decisions dated 01-02-2026 and are the minimum wages to be paid accordingly for each specified classification. To determine the applicable wage rate zone, a list entitled "TEXAS COUNTIES IDENTIFIED BY WAGE RATE ZONES" is provided in the contract. Any wage rate that is not listed in the USDOL's general decision, must be requested by the contractor through the completion of an Additional Classification and Wage Rate Request and be submitted for approval. A blank cell indicates that the classification and wage rate are not listed on the USDOL's general decision and therefore must be requested by the contractor through the completion of an Additional Classification and Wage Rate Request. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR STATE PROJECTS: only the controlling wage rate zone applies to the contract. Effective 01-02-2026.

CLASS. # CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION

ZONE

TX46

*(TX20250046)

ZONE

TX51

*(TX20250051)

ZONE

TX55

*(TX20250055)

ZONE

TX291

*(TX20250291)

ZONE

TX292

*(TX20250292)

ZONE

TX293

*(TX20250293)

ZONE

TX294

*(TX20250294)

ZONE

TX295

*(TX20250295)

ZONE

TX296

*(TX20250296)

ZONE

TX297

*(TX20250297)

ZONE

TX298

*(TX20250298)

ZONE

TX299

*(TX20250299)

ZONE

TX300

*(TX20250300)

1606 Truck Driver, Single or Tandem Axle Dump Truck $20.87 $18.50 $21.94 $20.91 $21.14 $16.58 $22.64 $20.30 $20.30 $18.63 $21.04 $18.60 $19.19 1607 Truck Driver, Tandem Axle Tractor with Semi-Trailer $21.52 $19.81 $20.66 $21.71 $21.97 $23.22 $20.32 $22.08 $23.00 $21.91 $20.17 $19.52 1609 Truck Driver Lowboy-Float $23.01 $27.10 $23.18 $25.96 $25.57 $23.97 $22.90 $25.75 $23.22 $25.94 $22.60 1612 Truck Driver Transit-Mix $18.00 $21.97 1615 Boom Truck Operator $27.82 1706 Welder $21.35 $23.38 $17.34 $23.72 $22.00 $20.97

Notes:

*Represents the USDOL wage decision.

Any worker employed on this project shall be paid at the rate of one and one half (1-1/2) times the regular rate for every hour worked in excess of forty (40) hours per week.

For reference, the titles and descriptions for the classifications listed here are detailed further in the AGC of Texas’ Standard Job Classifications and Descriptions for Highway, Heavy, Utilities, and Industrial Construction in Texas posted on the AGC's Web site for any contractor.

TEXAS COUNTIES IDENTIFIED BY

WAGE RATE ZONES: 46, 51, 55, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295,

296, 297, 298, 299, 300 County Name Zone County Name Zone County Name Zone County Name Zone Anderson 295 Donley 298 Karnes 300 Reagan 298 Andrews 298 Duval 297 Kaufman 294 Real 298 Angelina 295 Eastland 298 Kendall 291 Red River 295 Aransas 296 Ector 46 Kenedy 297 Reeves 292 Archer 46 Edwards 292 Kent 298 Refugio 300 Armstrong 46 El Paso 293 Kerr 300 Roberts 298 Atascosa 291 Ellis 294 Kimble 298 Robertson 291 Austin 299 Erath 295 King 298 Rockwall 294 Bailey 298 Falls 295 Kinney 292 Runnels 298 Bandera 291 Fannin 295 Kleberg 300 Rusk 55 Bastrop 291 Fayette 300 Knox 298 Sabine 295 Baylor 298 Fisher 298 Lamar 295 San Augustine 295 Bee 300 Floyd 298 Lamb 298 San Jacinto 299 Bell 291 Foard 298 Lampasas 291 San Patricio 296 Bexar 291 Fort Bend 299 LaSalle 297 San Saba 298 Blanco 300 Franklin 295 Lavaca 300 Schleicher 298 Borden 298 Freestone 295 Lee 300 Scurry 298 Bosque 295 Frio 297 Leon 295 Shackelford 298 Bowie 55 Gaines 298 Liberty 299 Shelby 295 Brazoria 299 Galveston 299 Limestone 295 Sherman 298 Brazos 291 Garza 298 Lipscomb 298 Smith 55 Brewster 292 Gillespie 300 Live Oak 300 Somervell 295 Briscoe 298 Glasscock 298 Llano 300 Starr 297 Brooks 297 Goliad 296 Loving 298 Stephens 298 Brown 298 Gonzales 300 Lubbock 46 Sterling 298 Burleson 291 Gray 298 Lynn 298 Stonewall 298 Burnet 300 Grayson 294 Madison 295 Sutton 292 Caldwell 291 Gregg 55 Marion 295 Swisher 298 Calhoun 296 Grimes 295 Martin 298 Tarrant 294 Callahan 46 Guadalupe 291 Mason 300 Taylor 46 Cameron 51 Hale 298 Matagorda 300 Terrell 292 Camp 295 Hall 298 Maverick 297 Terry 298 Carson 46 Hamilton 295 McCulloch 298 Throckmorton 298 Cass 295 Hansford 298 McLennan 291 Titus 295 Castro 298 Hardeman 298 McMullen 297 Tom Green 46 Chambers 299 Hardin 299 Medina 291 Travis 291 Cherokee 295 Harris 299 Menard 298 Trinity 295 Childress 298 Harrison 55 Midland 46 Tyler 295 Clay 46 Hartley 298 Milam 295 Upshur 55 Cochran 298 Haskell 298 Mills 298 Upton 298 Coke 298 Hays 291 Mitchell 298 Uvalde 297 Coleman 298 Hemphill 298 Montague 298 Val Verde 292 Collin 294 Henderson 295 Montgomery 299 Van Zandt 295 Collingsworth 298 Hidalgo 51 Moore 298 Victoria 296 Colorado 300 Hill 295 Morris 295 Walker 295 Comal 291 Hockley 298 Motley 298 Waller 299 Comanche 298 Hood 295 Nacogdoches 295 Ward 298 Concho 298 Hopkins 295 Navarro 295 Washington 295 Cooke 298 Houston 295 Newton 295 Webb 51 Coryell 291 Howard 298 Nolan 298 Wharton 300 Cottle 298 Hudspeth 292 Nueces 296 Wheeler 298 Crane 298 Hunt 294 Ochiltree 298 Wichita 46 Crockett 292 Hutchinson 298 Oldham 298 Wilbarger 298 Crosby 46 Irion 46 Orange 299 Willacy 297 Culberson 292 Jack 295 Palo Pinto 295 Williamson 291 Dallam 298 Jackson 300 Panola 295 Wilson 291 Dallas 294 Jasper 295 Parker 294 Winkler 298 Dawson 298 Jeff Davis 292 Parmer 298 Wise 294 Deaf Smith 298 Jefferson 299 Pecos 292 Wood 295 Delta 294 Jim Hogg 297 Polk 295 Yoakum 298 Denton 294 Jim Wells 300 Potter 46 Young 298 DeWitt 300 Johnson 294 Presidio 292 Zapata 297 Dickens 298 Jones 46 Rains 295 Zavala 297 Dimmit 297 Randall 46

01/02/2026

2024 Specifications 000-005

1 06-23 Statewide

Special Provision to Item 000

Special Labor Provisions for State Projects

1. GENERAL

This is a “Public Works” Project, as provided under Government Code, Chapter 2258, “Prevailing Wage Rates,” and is subject to the provisions of the statute. No provisions in the Contract are intended to conflict with the provisions of the statute.

The Commission has ascertained and indicated in the Special Provisions the regular rate of per diem wages prevailing in each locality for each craft or type of worker. Apply the wage rates contained in the Specifications as minimum wage rates for the Contract.

2. MINIMUM WAGES, HOURS, AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

All workers necessary for the satisfactory completion of the work are within the purview of the Contract.

Whenever and wherever practical, give local citizens preference in the selection of labor.

Do not require any worker to lodge, board, or trade at a particular place, or with a particular person, as a condition of employment.

Do not charge or accept a fee of any from any person who obtains work on the project. Do not require any person who obtains work on the project to pay any fee to any other person or agency obtaining employment for the person on the project.

Do not charge for tools or equipment used in connection with the duties performed, except for loss or damage of property. Do not charge for necessary camp water.

Do not charge for any transportation furnished to any person employed on the project.

The provisions apply where work is performed by piece work and station work. The minimum wage paid will be exclusive of equipment rental on any shipment that the worker or subcontractor may furnish in connection with their work.

Take responsibility for carrying out the requirements of this Specification and ensure that each subcontractor working on the project complies with its provisions.

Any form of subterfuge, coercion, or deduction designated to evade, reduce, or discount the established minimum wage scales will be considered a violation of the Contract.

The Fair Labor Standards Act established one and one-half (1-1/2) pay for overtime in excess of 40 hr.

worked in 1 week. Do not consider time consumed by the worker in going to and returning from the place of work as part of the hours of work. Do not require or permit any worker to work more than 40 hr. in 1 week, unless the worker receives compensation at a rate not less than 1-1/2 times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hr. in the workweek.

The general rates of per diem wages prevailing in this locality for each class and type of workers whose services are considered necessary to fulfill the Contract are indicated in the Special Provisions, and these rates govern as minimum wage rates on this Contract. A penalty of $60 per calendar day or portion of a calendar day for each worker who is paid less than the stipulated general rates of per diem wages for any work done under the Contract will be deducted. The Department, upon receipt of a complaint by a worker, 2024 Specifications 000-005

2 06-23 Statewide will determine within 30 days whether good cause exists to believe that the Contractor or a subcontractor has violated wage rate requirements and notify the parties…