Battery Backup Unit (BBU) System Cabinets

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Waco District is soliciting bids for Battery Backup Unit (BBU) System Cabinets through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 601440000050662. The procurement specifically seeks 10 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems designed for traffic signal cabinets, with detailed technical specifications requiring the units to operate a full signalized intersection for a minimum of 4 hours at 700-watt load and an additional 2 hours at 350-watt load. The UPS systems must be compatible with TS1, TS2, and Model 170/2070 traffic signal controllers, rated to operate in temperature extremes from -34C to +74C, and housed in NEMA type 3R aluminum cabinets with stainless steel hardware. Key evaluation criteria include lowest price and the respondent's ability to meet technical specifications, with submissions due on November 14, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time through the Euna Procurement system. Vendors must submit a completed Bid Table, Execution of Bid, Texas Family Code Schedule, acknowledgment of addenda, HUB Subcontracting Plan, and required certifications. The tentative contract award date is November 28, 2025, with delivery to be made at the TxDOT Waco District facility in Waco, TX.

The solicitation includes a mandatory Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan with an annual procurement utilization goal of 21.1%, indicating that subcontracting opportunities are probable. Respondents must demonstrate good faith efforts to utilize certified HUBs through various methods, including subcontracting to HUB vendors or providing documented outreach to certified HUB firms and trade organizations. The contract allows for potential quantity increases up to the original amount at the same unit price for three months following award. Vendors must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and comply with various state requirements, including child support obligations and anti-corruption provisions. The solicitation includes a 5-year full replacement warranty for UPS system components, with batteries warranted for full replacement if unable to deliver 80% of their rated capacity. Respondents must be prepared for potential quality assurance testing, and TxDOT reserves the right to remove systems that fail testing from the Prequalified Products List. The response remains irrevocable for 120 calendar days following the solicitation opening, with all standard TxDOT Terms and Conditions applying to the resulting contract.