ESBD_464528_1761233821979_02. Specification No TxDOT 845-81-68596.pdf

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

SPECIFICATION NO.

TxDOT 845-81-68596

DATED: OCTOBER 2025

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LAB EQUIPMENT AND REPLACEMENT PARTS

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 for purchase and delivery of laboratory equipment and replacement parts.

2. DELIVERY LOCATION: The parts must be delivered to the Texas Department of Transportation, Corpus Christi District, 1701 S. Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, Tx 78416.

3. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:

3.1. All equipment furnished must be the latest model in current production, as offered to the commercial market, and must exhibit high-quality workmanship and materials.

3.2. All items must be new and in current production. Used, shop-worn, demonstrator, prototype, re-manufactured, re-conditioned, or discontinued parts are not acceptable.

3.3. The vendor must provide the following laboratory equipment and replacement parts. All items must be new, current production models meeting the manufacturer’s standard specifications. Reference item numbers are provided for identification. The complete list and pricing must be included on the Pricing Schedule in this solicitation package.

3.3.1. Soil Resistivity Test Leads for Soil Box, Set of 4 – Item No. HMA-673 - Set of four color-coded test leads for use with soil resistivity boxes.

3.3.2. Silent Sifter, 115V/60Hz – Item No. SS-21 - Mechanical sieve shaker designed for quiet operation and consistent particle separation.

3.3.3. Vacuum Pump, 1/3-Hp, Oil-less, 1.6 CFM, 115V/60Hz – Item No. MA- 24 - Oil-less vacuum pump for laboratory use, suitable for specific-gravity and filtration testing.

3.3.4. Specific Gravity Bench without Tank – Item No. SG-20 - Steel support bench for specific-gravity testing, designed for use with separate water tank.

3.3.5. Specific Gravity 30-Gallon Water Tank, 18" Deep – Item No. SGA-120

- Water tank used with specific-gravity bench; 30-gallon capacity, 18-inch depth.

3.3.6. Standard Forced-Air Convection Oven, 2.3 cu ft, 120V/50-60Hz – Item No. DOL-24A - Laboratory oven providing uniform drying through forced-air circulation.

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3.3.7. Coarse Sieve Cleaning Brush – Item No. TSA-172 - Brush with stiff bristles for cleaning coarse sieves.

3.3.8. Spatula, 4" x 3/4" Stainless-Steel Blade – Item No. HMA-10 - Laboratory spatula with stainless-steel blade and handle.

3.3.9. 12" Sieve, Stainless-Steel, Full Height, 1-3/4" – Item No. V12SF 1-3/4"

- Full-height 12-inch sieve with 1-3/4-inch openings.

3.3.10. 12" Sieve, Stainless-Steel, Full Height, 7/8" – Item No. V12SF 7/8" - Full-height 12-inch sieve with 7/8-inch openings.

3.3.11. 12" Sieve, Stainless-Steel, Full Height, 5/8" – Item No. V12SF 5/8" - Full-height 12-inch sieve with 5/8-inch openings.

3.3.12. 12" Sieve, Stainless-Steel, Full Height, 3/8" – Item No. V12SF 3/8" - Full-height 12-inch sieve with 3/8-inch openings.

3.3.13. 12" Sieve Pan, Stainless, Full Height – Item No. V12SFXPN - Stainless-steel sieve pan used to collect material passing through 12-inch sieves.

3.3.14. 12" Sieve Cover with Ring, Stainless – Item No. V12SFXCR - Stainless-steel sieve cover with ring, fits 12-inch full-height sieves.

3.3.15. Hook Density Weighing Cradle – Item No. SGA-125 - Used for specific-gravity testing; single-hook cradle designed for suspension weighing applications.

3.3.16. A&D Industrial Balance, 12 Kg x 0.1 g, Swing-Arm Display – Item No.

AD-12KA - Digital balance with 12 kg capacity and 0.1 g readability;

includes swing-arm display.

4. EQUIPMENT AND PARTS LIST –

4.1. The vendor must supply all equipment and parts listed on the Pricing Schedule included in this solicitation package.

4.1.1. Refer to the Pricing Schedule for a detailed list of equipment and replacement parts to be provided.

5. DELIVERABLES:

5.1. The vendor must provide all new equipment and replacement parts listed in the Pricing Schedule included in this solicitation package.

5.2. All deliveries must include a packing slip referencing the TxDOT purchase order number.

6. WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS:

6.1. 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

3-3 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.

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

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

7.1.1. Failure to deliver any portion of the equipment.

7.1.2. 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.

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

7.2.1. Deliverables made early upon TxDOT personnel request.

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

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

7.2.4. Provided technical assistance when not required.