40 foot Standard Steel Poles-Athens RDC

The state of Texas, through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), is seeking bids for the procurement of 40-foot standard steel poles for the Athens Regional Distribution Center (RDC) in Henderson County and Arlington City. The solicitation is for an emergency purchase under Texas Government Code, with responses due by February 27, 2024. Vendors must submit their bids via email to the designated TxDOT purchaser. The contract will be awarded based on best value criteria, including price, delivery terms, vendor past performance, and the vendor's ability to provide maintenance and support. TxDOT is offering an Early Payment Program that provides prioritized invoice processing and early payment in exchange for a cash discount. Pricing will be firm, fixed, and F.O.B. destination, with all freight prepaid and allowed. Purchases are exempt from sales tax.

The total contract amount may not exceed the aggregate contract amount unless additional funds are allocated. The solicitation does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, the documentation does not provide information on any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The pricing schedule indicates the need for 30 standard steel poles, shoe base, galvanized, with a 40-foot mounting height, as per Specification No. 285-80-28492. The poles are to be delivered to the TxDOT facility located at 2400 NE LOOP 7, Athens, TX 75752.