Back Plates for Fort Worth (FTW) Traffic Signal Crew

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601310000097384 for Back Plates for the Fort Worth (FTW) Traffic Signal Crew, with solicitation open from October 17, 2025, to October 31, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time. The procurement specifically seeks AeroFlex Universal Backplates in three configurations: 100 units of 3-section, 50 units of 4-section, and 50 units of 5-section backplates, each featuring 2" reflective tape and dual durometer construction. The deliverables are traffic signal backplates designed to improve signal performance and durability, manufactured by Pelco Products, Inc., with features including stress reduction at high wind speeds, resistance to snow and ice, and compatibility with multiple signal manufacturers. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest price and the respondent's ability to meet exact specifications, with a tentative contract award date of November 7, 2025. Delivery will be to 2501 Southwest Loop 820 in Fort Worth, Texas, during business hours Monday through Friday. Potential vendors must submit responses through the TxDOT Procurement Portal (https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/), with the deadline for submitting questions being October 21, 2025, and TxDOT's responses to be posted by October 23, 2025.

The solicitation includes several provisions that may impact vendor eligibility, with preferences given to Texas-produced supplies, USA-produced materials, and businesses owned by service-disabled veterans. Vendors must comply with various legal and ethical requirements, including anti-trust laws and prohibitions against offering gratuities to public servants. The procurement encourages new suppliers to apply to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL), with existing TxDOT vendors required to maintain current information. Potential bidders must complete comprehensive certifications, including compliance with child support obligations and disclosure of ownership interests. While no specific award value is listed, the solicitation suggests this is a competitive procurement with potential for multiple vendors. Vendors must also certify they are not ineligible for federal procurement and agree to potential state audits. The specification is noted as potentially proprietary, with only responses exactly conforming to the specifications being considered for award.