Asphalt Windrow Elevator

The Texas Department of Transportation is requesting proposals for a heavy-duty asphalt windrow elevator for high-production road paving, with responses due October 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM Central Time and a non-mandatory pre-response conference scheduled for October 9, 2026 via WebEx.

The windrow elevator must feature a dolly wheel system on the front to distribute weight, maintain consistent rolling elevation against the ground, and attach directly to the paving tractor while preventing material segregation and sustaining continuous paving speeds. Delivery is required to 4250 North Clack, Abilene, Texas 79601 between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday, excluding state and federal holidays.

Pricing must be submitted on a per-unit basis, F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and included in the unit price. State and local sales tax and federal excise tax are exempt and should not be included. No minimum quantity is guaranteed, and the contract is not exclusive; TxDOT reserves the right to source products and services from other sources.

Evaluation employs a weighted scoring system: respondent qualifications and experience (15 points), approach to meeting specification requirements (45 points), and pricing from the original written proposal (40 points). TxDOT reserves the right to conduct oral presentations, discussions, and negotiations with highest-scoring respondents and may request Best and Final Offers.

Questions are due October 12, 2026, with TxDOT responses posted by October 19, 2026. The tentative contract award date is December 30, 2026. HUB Subcontracting Plans are required only if the respondent proposes subcontracting. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of a correct invoice for accepted goods, by warrant or direct deposit (direct deposit preferred).