Bridge Maintenance, Various

Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for bridge maintenance on multiple sites throughout Harris County under State Let Construction Contract 0912-72-842, with bids due July 1, 2026. The contract is not a federal aid project and carries prevailing wage requirements.

The scope encompasses concrete structure repairs, steel member repairs, bridge joint repairs, riprap installation, joint cleaning and sealing, mobilization, and traffic control across various highways in Harris County. Night work and weekend work are required. The contract must be completed in 60 working days. Work includes 24 line items with quantities ranging from 0.2 cubic yards to 550 square feet, priced on a unit-cost basis by bidders.

A proposal guaranty of $31,000 is required in the form of a cashier's check, teller's check, bank money order, or bid bond. Prevailing wage rates apply and vary by zone within Texas, effective January 2, 2026. The SBE participation goal is 0%.

Bidders must submit an audited financial statement and experience questionnaire at least ten days prior to the letting date (by June 21, 2026; this deadline appears to have passed). Contractors must comply with E-Verify employment eligibility verification and certifications regarding boycotts of Israel and energy companies, discrimination against firearm entities, and foreign adversaries. Liquidated damages apply based on contract value. Contractors are responsible for obtaining necessary permits and licenses and maintaining roadway slope stability and environmental compliance. Traffic control is extensive, with lane closure restrictions and law enforcement assistance requirements. Additional daily lane closure assessment fees are $500 per lane per hour during restricted hours.