Full Depth Reclamation (FDR), Edge Mill, Underseal & Thin Overlay Mixture (TOM) Overlay Frontage Road (FR)

Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for full depth reclamation, edge milling, underseal, and thin overlay mixture overlay work on Interstate 35, SL 82, SH 123, and FM 621 in Hays County under Federal Aid Project Control 0016-03-125, with bids due November 4, 2026. This is a federally funded project subject to Buy America requirements — all construction materials require notarized Buy America Certification Forms.

The scope encompasses approximately 136,291 square yards of plane asphalt concrete pavement treatment, 12,670 tons of TOM-C PG76-22 SAC-B asphalt, flexible pavement structure repair across 21,845 square yards, barricades and traffic handling, over 270,000 linear feet of work-zone pavement markings, portable changeable message signs, and comprehensive erosion control and environmental protection measures. Work must be completed in 100 working days. Special provisions address nondiscrimination, FHWA Form 1273 wage rates, E-Verify registration requirements, and traffic management constraints specific to the Austin metropolitan area, including lane closure restrictions and restrictions related to FIFA World Cup 2026 events.

Bidders must submit a proposal guaranty of $64,000 via cashier's check, teller's check, or bid bond. Audited financial statements and experience questionnaires are due at least ten days prior to letting. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all addenda and register with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system. A 0% DBE goal is established. The contract will be awarded by the Texas Transportation Commission following public bid opening. The project is subject to 2 CFR 200 and FHWA regulations, including prohibitions on equipment from certain telecommunications manufacturers and compliance with state and federal certifications regarding boycotts, conflicts of interest, and contractor performance standards.