Salt Brine Production Systems

Ended Term contract Texas Awarded

Contract number
545-A1
Awardee
Varitech Industries, Inc.
Contracting organization
CPA Contract Management
Awards
8

Contract facts

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Contract details come from txsmartbuy.gov. Updated .

About this contract

The Texas Term Contract 545-A1 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused exclusively on Salt Brine Production Systems for transportation infrastructure maintenance. The contract enables the procurement of specialized equipment designed for high-volume salt brine production, featuring systems with 3,600 gallons per hour (GPH) production capacity, 600-gallon storage tanks, and UV and corrosion-resistant construction. These systems are engineered for municipal road de-icing and maintenance operations, with specific technical specifications including 115 VAC power, ground fault interrupt (GFI) protected pumps, and standardized dimensions ranging from 119-120 inches in length, 60-62 inches in width, and 62-63 inches in height.

The master IDV is administered by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) through its Contract Management division, with Varitech Industries, Inc. serving as the prime contractor. The contract is a term-based vehicle with a performance period extending from June 13, 2022, to February 28, 2026, covering the state of Texas. While no specific total contract value is explicitly stated, the IDV supports strategic procurement of salt brine production infrastructure across the state's transportation maintenance operations.

Under this IDV, five distinct contract awards have been made to Varitech Industries, Inc., totaling $229,408.56 across multiple procurements. The awards range from single-unit purchases at $16,500 to multi-unit acquisitions valued at $130,408.56, with award dates spanning from June 2022 to April 2025. The contract awards consistently target salt brine production systems, with quantities ranging from one to two units per award. These procurements demonstrate a strategic, phased approach to equipment acquisition, supporting TxDOT's ongoing infrastructure maintenance and winter preparedness requirements.

Awards

Award Awarded Amount
26019841 Texas Department of Transportation $16,500
26000949 Texas Department of Transportation $99,000
26000244 Texas Department of Transportation $16,500
25070560 Texas Department of Transportation $16,500
25009609 Texas Department of Transportation $16,500
24208894 Texas Department of Transportation $33,000
25108588 Texas Department of Transportation $33,000
22138041 Texas Department of Transportation $130,409

Line items

Item Total
Salt Brine Production System; 3600 GPH Production; 600 Gallon Storage Tank; UV and Corrosion Resistant; Length: 119 Inches,Width: 62 Inches,Height: 63 Inches; Dry Weight: 1600 pounds; 115 VAC; GFI Protected Pump 2 Each × $16,500.00 $33,000.00
Salt Brine Production System; 3600 GPH Production; 600 Gallon Storage Tank; UV and Corrosion Resistant; Length: 119 Inches,Width: 62 Inches,Height: 63 Inches; Dry Weight: 1600 pounds; 115 VAC; GFI Protected Pump 1 Each × $16,500.00 $16,500.00
Salt Brine Production System; 3600 GPH Production; 600 Gallon Storage Tank; UV and Corrosion Resistant; Length: 119 Inches,Width: 62 Inches,Height: 63 Inches; Dry Weight: 1600 pounds; 115 VAC; GFI Protected Pump 1 Each × $16,500.00 $16,500.00
Salt Brine Production System, Automated Brine Testing and Control, 3600 GPH Production, 600 Gallon Storage Tank, UV and Corrision Resistant, Length: 120 Inches, Width: 60 inches, Height: 62 Inches 2 Each × $65,204.28 $130,408.56
Salt Brine Production System; 3600 GPH Production; 600 Gallon Storage Tank; UV and Corrosion Resistant; Length: 119 Inches,Width: 62 Inches,Height: 63 Inches; Dry Weight: 1600 pounds; 115 VAC; GFI Protected Pump 2 Each × $16,500.00 $33,000.00
Salt Brine Production System; 3600 GPH Production; 600 Gallon Storage Tank; UV and Corrosion Resistant; Length: 119 Inches,Width: 62 Inches,Height: 63 Inches; Dry Weight: 1600 pounds; 115 VAC; GFI Protected Pump 1 Each × $16,500.00 $16,500.00
Salt Brine Production System; 3600 GPH Production; 600 Gallon Storage Tank; UV and Corrosion Resistant; Length: 119 Inches,Width: 62 Inches,Height: 63 Inches; Dry Weight: 1600 pounds; 115 VAC; GFI Protected Pump 1 Each × $16,500.00 $16,500.00
Salt Brine Production System; 3600 GPH Production; 600 Gallon Storage Tank; UV and Corrosion Resistant; Length: 119 Inches,Width: 62 Inches,Height: 63 Inches; Dry Weight: 1600 pounds; 115 VAC; GFI Protected Pump 1 Each × $16,500.00 $16,500.00
Salt Brine Production System; 3600 GPH Production; 600 Gallon Storage Tank; UV and Corrosion Resistant; Length: 119 Inches,Width: 62 Inches,Height: 63 Inches; Dry Weight: 1600 pounds; 115 VAC; GFI Protected Pump 1 Each × $16,500.00 $16,500.00
Salt Brine Production System; 3600 GPH Production; 600 Gallon Storage Tank; UV and Corrosion Resistant; Length: 119 Inches,Width: 62 Inches,Height: 63 Inches; Dry Weight: 1600 pounds; 115 VAC; GFI Protected Pump 1 Each × $16,500.00 $16,500.00
Salt Brine Production System; 3600 GPH Production; 600 Gallon Storage Tank; UV and Corrosion Resistant; Length: 119 Inches,Width: 62 Inches,Height: 63 Inches; Dry Weight: 1600 pounds; 115 VAC; GFI Protected Pump 1 Each × $16,500.00 $16,500.00
Salt Brine Production System; 3600 GPH Production; 600 Gallon Storage Tank; UV and Corrosion Resistant; Length: 119 Inches,Width: 62 Inches,Height: 63 Inches; Dry Weight: 1600 pounds; 115 VAC; GFI Protected Pump 1 Each × $16,500.00 $16,500.00
Salt Brine Production System; 3600 GPH Production; 600 Gallon Storage Tank; UV and Corrosion Resistant; Length: 119 Inches,Width: 62 Inches,Height: 63 Inches; Dry Weight: 1600 pounds; 115 VAC; GFI Protected Pump 1 Each × $16,500.00 $16,500.00
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Who holds contract 545-A1?

Contract 545-A1 was awarded to Varitech Industries, Inc. by CPA Contract Management in Texas on May 15, 2024.

How many awards have been placed under contract 545-A1?

8 awards have been placed under contract 545-A1, the latest on October 24, 2025.

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