Breakaway Luminaire Bases for the TxDOT Fort Worth District

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Fort Worth District is seeking bids for 140 aluminum breakaway transformer bases designed for roadway illumination poles, specifically to support Type ST-50-T-12-12 poles with heights ranging from 40-50 feet. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number 601310000097287 is a re-advertisement of a previous procurement for breakaway luminaire bases. The procurement requires electronic submission via email with specific formatting instructions and file size limitations. Bids are due on August 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time, with a tentative contract award date of August 29, 2025. Evaluation criteria will involve multiplying unit prices by estimated quantities, with the understanding that TxDOT will order only the amount necessary to satisfy operational requirements. The deliverables will be shipped to the Fort Worth District Headquarters, and no minimum or maximum purchase is guaranteed.

The solicitation includes provisions for Texas HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) subcontracting opportunities, potentially creating preference for disadvantaged business enterprises. An early payment program offers vendors potential benefits for prioritized invoice processing. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 140 transformer bases which suggests a moderate-value contract. Tax exemptions are available for qualifying vendors, and there may be tie-bid preferences for Texas-produced materials or services. The solicitation appears open to various vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications for aluminum breakaway transformer bases, with potential advantages for local Texas-based businesses or those meeting HUB certification requirements.