ESBD_471713_1764782701120_Questions and Answers_33_45305.pdf

This is a Questions and Answers document issued by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for Solicitation No. 601330000045305 regarding the procurement of brine solution for various locations within the Bryan District. The solicitation seeks 255,000 gallons of premade brine solution to treat roadways during snow and ice conditions, with delivery requirements of 5,000 gallons to each of ten maintenance facilities and 200,000 gallons to the district headquarters. Vendors must submit electronic responses in PDF format with pricing schedules in Excel to Courtney.Skains@txdot.gov by December 3, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. The tentative contract award date is December 8, 2025. The brine material must comply with Departmental Materials Specification DMS-6400 and Special Specification 8042, with products either appearing on the Materials Producer List or undergoing project-specific testing and approval. The contract will be awarded with options for renewal up to three additional like periods at TxDOT's discretion, with potential extension capability for time only up to 180 calendar days.

Pricing must be submitted on a firm, fixed-price basis with F.O.B. destination terms, meaning vendors are responsible for all freight and delivery costs to specified locations. No specific set-asides or HUB subcontracting requirements are noted in this procurement. Vendors must provide proof of insurance and comply with federal and state requirements, including E-Verify, nondiscrimination provisions, and Texas Family Code certifications. Payment will be processed within thirty days of receiving correct invoices, with early payment discounts available for vendors participating in TxDOT's Priority Invoice and Early Payment Program. The document confirms that brine will be delivered via tanker truck rather than in smaller containers such as totes or drums.