ESBD_369729_1722010969442_02. Specification No TxDOT 493-69-45470.pdf

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

SPECIFICATION NO.

TxDOT 493-69-45470

DATED: APRIL 2024

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HANDHELD X-RAY FLORESCENCE ANALYZER

PUBLICATION

This specification is a product of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). This specification may not be sold for profit or monetary gain. If this document is altered in any way, the header and any and all references to TxDOT must be removed. TxDOT does not assume nor accept any liability when this specification is used in the procurement process by any other entity.

1. SCOPE: This Specification is to purchase a Handheld X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer (XRF)

2. DELIVERY LOCATION: To be delivered to Texas Department of Transportation Materials and Tests Division 6230 E. Stassney Ln Austin, TX 78744. Vendor must use Burleson Road entrance to TxDOT Stassney Campus.

3. DEFINITIONS OF TERMS AND ACRONYMS

3.1. XRF – X-Ray Fluorescence

3.2. µW – Microwatt

3.3. kV – Kilovolts

3.4. LOD – Limit of Detection

3.5. PPM – Parts Per Million

3.6. CCD – Charge Couple Device

3.7. GPS – Global Positioning System

3.8. RFI - Radio Frequency Identification

4. EQUIPMENT

4.1. Equipment furnished must be the latest model in current production, as offered to commercial trade, and of quality workmanship and material. The vendor represents that all equipment offered will be new. Used, shopworn, demonstrator, prototype, re-manufactured, or discontinued models are not acceptable.

4.2. Vendor must provide Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Title, and any other documents required for this equipment.

4.3. All parts not specifically mentioned which are necessary for the unit to be complete and ready for operation or which are normally furnished as standard equipment must be furnished by the vendor. All parts must conform in strength, quality, and workmanship to the accepted standard of the industry.

4.4. The unit provided must meet or exceed all federal and state of Texas safety, health, lighting, and noise regulations and standards in effect and applicable to equipment furnished at the time of manufacture.

4.5. The standalone, lightweight, handheld x-ray fluorescence analyzer for mining, soil and asphalt testing must include 50 kV, 200µa miniature x-ray tube.

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4.6. Must have a large area drift detector, capable of rapid (60 seconds or less total analysis time) and precise measurements for the following elements at the required limits of detection (LOD) without helium purge in a typical soil matrix:

4.7. Element LOD (ppm) Mg 6000; P 400; S 100; Cu 15; Zn 15; Mo 3

5. INTERGRATED CPU:

5.1. Must integrate CPU with a full functional touch screen for complete operation of unit from calibration through reporting.

5.2. Must have sufficient internal memory to store sample information, readings and spectra of up to 10,000 samples.

5.3. Must have USB and Bluetooth connectivity.

5.4. Integrated CCD color camera, focal point on area of analysis, stored to file.

5.5. Must have integrated GPS.

5.6. Certified reference standards/samples for mining and soil analysis with belt holster, shielded.

5.7. Must weigh less than 3.0 pounds, without battery pack.

5.8. Must have 2 battery packs with charger.

6. Operating Software

6.1. Software must have selectable icons to perform the basic tasks to set-up.

6.2. Must manage and download data in both protected and open file format using windows (TM) compatible conventions.

6.3. Must have administrative controls (manage passwords, variable permission levels) with reporting capabilities for designing report templates and printing.

6.4. Must produces qualitive results for analysis of the X-ray emission spectrum.

6.5. Must have a touch screen enabled keyboard to enter sample identification information into test file and report.

7. Portable stand

7.1. Must include a portable stand to allow hands free measurements of 32mm sample cups or small plastic bags that is fully shieled.

7.2. Must include Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) for analyzer recognition.

8. Portable Printer

8.1. Must include a portable printer (for receipt-sized paper rolls).

8.2. Must be wireless (Bluetooth connection).

8.3. Must be battery powered.

8.4. Must include pater rolls.

9. Sample Preparation Kit:

9.1. Must include 100 sample cups, 32mm with mortar and pestles.

9.2. Must include a soil testing guard with cleaning brushes.

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9.3. Must include a shell carrying case to hold sampling tools.

NOTE: Please include freight charges in the unit price of the bid tab.

10. EXAMPLE MAKE/MODLES

10.1. Thermo Scientific – XL3T 950 Gold

10.2. Bruker – S1 TITAN 800

10.3. Or approved TxDOT equal

11. WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS

11.1. MATERIAL WARRANTY: Materials provided under the contract must be in current production, as offered to commercial trade, and be of quality material. Used, shopworn, demonstrator, prototype, reconditioned, or discontinued materials are not acceptable. Materials must be warranted against material defects and defects in workmanship for a period of not less than 12 months and cover 100% parts and labor. The warranty period must commence upon date of acceptance by TxDOT. If the manufacturer’s standard warranty period exceeds 12 months, then the standard warranty period must be in effect. The vendor must be responsible for the warranty.

The vendor must provide the designated TxDOT representative with all manufacturers’ warranty documents upon completion of service prior to leaving the job site.

12. DELIVERABLES

12.1. Handheld X-ray florescence Analyzer

13. VENDOR PERFORMANCE: Vendor performance will be monitored on a regular basis by TxDOT.

13.1. An unsatisfactory performance determination includes, but is not limited to:

13.1.1. Failure to deliver any portion of the equipment.

13.1.2. Any requirement not met as outlined in the equipment requirements determined by TxDOT.

NOTE: Unsatisfactory performance may result in a negative vendor performance report, or cancellation of the contract or both, in addition to any other rights, liquidated damages and remedies provided by the contract or allowed by law.

13.2. An exceptional performance determination includes, but is not limited to:

13.2.1. Deliverables made early upon TxDOT personnel request.

13.2.2. Product upgrade substitution suggested and accepted at no additional cost to TxDOT.

13.2.3. Vendor commended for exceptional customer service; exceptional service provided.

13.2.4. Provided technical assistance when not required.