Salt Brine Production System; 3600 GPH Production; 600 Gallon Storage Tank; UV and Corrosion…

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Agency 601, awarded a contract to Varitech Industries, Inc. on September 4, 2026, under Contract 545-A1 for the procurement of one Salt Brine Production System. The equipment is manufactured by VariTech (Model Number 1087599) and features a production capacity of 3,600 gallons per hour with a 600-gallon storage tank. The system is constructed with ultraviolet and corrosion-resistant materials, measures 119 inches in length by 62 inches in width by 63 inches in height, weighs 1,600 pounds, and operates on 115 volts alternating current with ground fault interruption protection. The contract value is $16,500.00.

Varitech Industries, Inc., located at 4115 Minnesota Street, Alexandria, Minnesota, is the prime contractor. Billing is directed to TxDOT's San Antonio office, and equipment delivery is scheduled to the TxDOT Kerrville office in Kerrville, Texas, with an anticipated delivery date of October 26, 2026. The procurement is exempt from State of Texas and federal excise taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4), with purchaser Linda Cantu and delivery contact Brieana Qualls identified in the transaction.