Salt Brine Production Systems

The 545-A1 contract vehicle is dedicated to the procurement of Salt Brine Production Systems for transportation infrastructure maintenance operations. This vehicle enables the acquisition of specialized salt brine production equipment engineered for municipal road de-icing and maintenance applications. The systems available under this vehicle are characterized by high-volume production capacity of 3,600 gallons per hour, integrated 600-gallon storage tanks, and UV and corrosion-resistant construction. Equipment specifications include 115 VAC power supply, ground fault interrupt (GFI) protected pumps, and standardized dimensions of approximately 119-120 inches in length, 60-62 inches in width, and 62-63 inches in height. These systems are specifically designed to support state transportation agencies' winter preparedness and ongoing infrastructure maintenance requirements.

The Texas Term Contract 545-A1 (Varitech Industries, Inc.) is administered by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) through CPA Contract Management. Varitech Industries, Inc. serves as the prime contractor under this term-based indefinite delivery vehicle. The master IDV covers the entire state of Texas and operates under a performance period extending from June 13, 2022, through February 28, 2026, with an award date of May 15, 2024. The contract vehicle is classified under NIGP Code 54565 (Salt Brine Production Equipment).

Under the master IDV, five distinct awards have been made to Varitech Industries, Inc., with a cumulative contract value of $229,408.56. Individual awards range in value from $16,500 to $130,408.56, with quantities spanning from one to two units per award. The awards demonstrate a phased procurement approach, with award dates distributed from June 2022 through April 2025, reflecting TxDOT's strategic equipment acquisition strategy to support ongoing salt brine production capacity across the state's transportation maintenance operations.