500 BBL frac tank trailers

The Texas A&M Forest Service (TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to procure two new, 500-barrel smooth wall frac tank trailers. The tanks will be delivered to a facility near Smithville, Texas and will be used to hold fresh water in support of aerial firefighting operations throughout the state. The IFB provides detailed technical specifications for the frac tank trailers and requires bidders to include the cost of freight and delivery to the Smithville location in their bid pricing. The bid submission deadline is January 26, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Bidders are not required to complete an on-site inspection, but are highly recommended to do so. The contract will be awarded to the bidder providing the best value to the TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE based on criteria such as pricing, delivery time, vendor qualifications, and past performance.

The IFB states that the TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE has determined that subcontracting opportunities are not probable under this contract and a HUB Subcontracting Plan is not required. The contract will be subject to various federal and state laws and regulations, including those related to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. The IFB does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any information about award values or budget ranges.