Bid documents include the plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) developed to describe all of the elements of a construction project and become the contract between the local government (LG) and the selected contractor. The following sections list the applicable federal and state provisions associated with each bidding or contracting component with a brief description of the requirements associated with each.

As previously described in this Chapter, LG projects with state or federal funds or located on the state highway system must adopt the latest TxDOT Standard Specifications, Special Specifications and Special Provisions, or request written approval from TxDOT of alternate, equivalent specifications. TxDOT has developed templated versions of certain contract documents (Items 1L-9L) to assist the LG in properly addressing requirements as listed below. More information regarding the use of these templates can be found in the LGP Workbook.