ESBD_428953_1750263118349_580-25-IFB-3936.pdf

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Coastal Monitoring Buoys, Solar Towers, and Battery Harness, etc
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580-25-IFB-3936
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Texas

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This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a sole source proprietary solicitation of coastal monitoring equipment. The bid, Reference No. 580-25-IFB-3936, seeks two sets of NexSens coastal monitoring buoy systems, including solar towers, data buoy hulls, pass-through data well lids, battery harnesses, and radar reflectors. The bid is posted on June 18, 2025, with bids due on July 2, 2025, at 2:00 pm Central Time. Bids must be emailed to Bid-Room@twdb.texas.gov and must conform exactly to the specified brand, make, and model numbers.

The solicitation is conducted under Section 2155.067 of the Texas Government Code, allowing only bids that precisely match the specified NexSens equipment. The shipping address for all items is 1903 Hydro Drive, Austin, TX 78728, with freight terms set as FOB Destination and payment terms of Net30. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation, including business details, contact information, W-9 form, item descriptions, quantities, costs, and a statement confirming compliance with the specified Texas Government Code section. The bid includes a question and answer period from June 23-25, 2025, during which potential bidders can direct inquiries to the TWDB Purchaser.

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P.O. Box 13231, 1700 N. Congress Ave.

Austin, TX 78711-3231, www.twdb.texas.gov Phone (512) 463-7847, Fax (512) 475-2053

Our Mission

Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas

Board Members

L’Oreal Stepney, P.E., Chairwoman | Tonya Miller, Board Member

Bryan McMath, Executive Administrator

Bid Posting Date: June 18, 2025 Bid Due Date: July 2, 2025 Bid Time Due: 2:00pm Central Time

Bid Name: Coastal Monitoring Buoys, Solar Towers, and Battery Harness, etc

Reference No: 580-25-IFB-3936

The Texas Water Development Board solicits the following items under a sole source proprietary solicitation. These specifications are being advertised under Section 2155.067 of the Texas Government Code. Only bids on items conforming exactly to these specifications, which include proposing only the brand name(s), make and model number(s) specified, will be considered in determining an award.

Shipping address for all items: 1903 Hydro Drive Austin, TX 78728 Attn: Mark Lopez

Part Number

Manufacturer/ Brand Description

Unit of

Sale Qty NIGP

Code

SA1410 NexSens CB-650 solar tower with (3) 32-watt solar panels ****Note: Exact item no substitution**** EA 2 290-80

SA1346 NexSens CB-650 data buoy hull with stainless steel frame and (3) 4” pass-troughs, 650 lb. buoyancy ****Note: Exact item no substitution****

EA 2 120-26

CB-PTL NexSens

CB-Series buoy pass through data well lid for custom integrations, includes set of plugs & cable gland fittings ****Note: Exact item no substitution****

EA 2 285-95

CB-A05-

2 NexSens

CB-Series buoy battery harness with integrated solar regulator & (2) 28 A-hr batteries

****Note: Exact item no substitution****

EA 2 290-80

CB-RR NexSens Radar reflector for CB-Series data buoys ****Note: Exact item no substitution**** EA 2 120-50

N/A N/A Freight LOT 1 962-86

Question and Answer Period: 06/23/25-06/25/25 All questions should be directed to TWDB Purchaser, Valerie Arnold at Bid-Room@twdb.texas.gov.

mailto:Bid-Room@twdb.texas.gov

580-25-IFB-3936

Our Mission

Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas and its citizens

Board Members

L’Oreal Stepney, P.E., Chairwoman | Tonya Miller, Board Member

Bryan McMath, Executive Administrator

Bid Submission Requirements:

A. Bids shall be emailed to Bid-Room@twdb.texas.gov B. Bids shall be received by Due Date: 07/02/2025 by 2:00pm Central (no late bids will be accepted) C. Bids shall contain the following information to be accepted;

a. Reference Bid Name, Reference Number, Due Date

b. Vendor full business name, address, city, state, and zip code;

c. Vendor contact name, phone, and email;

d. Vendor W-9 form;

e. Description of item(s) being bid;

f. Quantity;

g. Cost (broken out by quantity);

h. Notification if there will be ongoing licensing or fee requirements;

i. State how the specification meets Texas Government Code: 2155.067, conforming to exact specifications

Shipping/Payment:

A. Freight Terms: FOB Destination B. Payment Terms: Net30 mailto:Bid-Room@twdb.texas.gov

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