Amend_1_601310000098017.txt

This is an Addendum #1 notification issued by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Fort Worth District for Request for Offer (RFO) No. 601310000098017 regarding Scout Plus Devices, Accessories, and Subscriptions. The procurement consists of nine line items including five GIANT Scout Plus portable traffic counter/classifier devices, five GIANT Magnetoresistive (GMR) sensor-equipped counters, ten rechargeable batteries, five annual connectivity subscriptions for Scout Plus and Explore systems, five one-year unlimited ATR onboard processing subscriptions, five one-year unlimited Pathway onboard processing subscriptions, one Scout Plus tripod, three tripod weights, and one battery charger. The solicitation opened April 14, 2026, with a deadline for submission of questions on April 16, 2026, written responses posted by April 20, 2026, and a submission deadline of 3:00 PM Central Time on April 28, 2026. The tentative contract award date is May 8, 2026. Delivery must occur between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday at the TxDOT Fort Worth facility located at 2501 Southwest Loop 820, Fort Worth, TX 76133, excluding state and federal holidays. The contract term is not specified in the available documentation.

Responses must be submitted on a firm, all-inclusive, fixed-price basis with F.O.B. destination, freight prepaid and allowed. Evaluation will be conducted using a weighted scoring system of 50 points for respondent approach to meeting requirements, 10 points for lead time, and 40 points for pricing; if discussions are held with vendors, revised scoring allocates 60 points to approach and lead time combined and 40 points to pricing. Purchases are exempt from state and local sales tax and federal excise tax. A mandatory Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan is required for all proposals, with subcontracting opportunities probable for contracts with expected value of $100,000 or more over their contract life and a VetHUB participation goal of 0% per fiscal year. Respondents must complete the Texas Family Code Schedule certifying compliance with child support obligations and provide comprehensive documentation of all artificial intelligence systems that may be utilized in contract performance. Additionally, vendors must provide minimum 45-day advance notification to TxDOT for any new or modified AI functionality. The contract may be terminated for convenience with 30 days' written notice or for cause if the vendor defaults on performance or compliance obligations. No specific budget range, award value, or incumbent vendors are disclosed in the solicitation documents.