Autonomous Hydrographic Survey Services

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting competitive bids for autonomous hydrographic survey services through a procurement opportunity identified by reference number 601440000049126. The solicitation seeks comprehensive hydrographic survey services that include autonomous data collection, surveying technologies, and related geospatial data products. Potential vendors must submit their responses electronically through the TxDOT Procurement Portal (Bonfire Hub) by October 16, 2025. Respondents are required to register on the Euna Procurement website and actively monitor the portal for any potential addendums, supplemental documents, or modifications to the original solicitation. All interested vendors must be prepared to provide advanced autonomous survey technologies capable of collecting precise hydrographic data, with a focus on accuracy, comprehensiveness, and technological innovation. The procurement will utilize National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) codes to standardize vendor selection from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL). Potential vendors can contact Perla Hernandez at Perla.Quiroz@txdot.gov or 979-436-1752 for additional information.

The solicitation appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. New suppliers interested in providing services to TxDOT are encouraged to apply to the CMBL to become eligible for future bidding opportunities. Existing TxDOT vendors must ensure their CMBL information is current and that they have selected appropriate NIGP class and item codes matching their service offerings. While specific budget ranges or award values are not detailed in the provided documents, the complexity of autonomous hydrographic survey services suggests a potentially significant procurement investment. The procurement process indicates a preference for technologically advanced vendors with demonstrated capabilities in autonomous surveying methodologies. Vendors should be prepared to showcase their technological capabilities, data collection precision, and ability to integrate with existing TxDOT geospatial infrastructure and reporting systems.