Brine Spraying Equipment

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, procuring on behalf of the State of Texas and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), is requesting bids on brine spraying equipment under IFB 304T-27-810A1, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 1:02 p.m. CST and a questions deadline of September 8, 2026.

The scope comprises eight line items totaling 465 units of skid-mounted and trailer-mounted chemical spray systems: three skid-mounted 200-gallon systems (3 units), three 300-gallon systems (3 units), eleven 500-gallon systems (11 units), four 1,250–1,325 gallon anti-icing systems (4 units), 124 units of 1,600–1,650 gallon gasoline-powered systems, 160 units of 1,600–1,650 gallon hydraulic-powered systems, 160 cable harnesses, and two 4,000–4,200 gallon trailer-mounted systems (2 units). Equipment must reference Wylie Manufacturing and Varitech systems with approved equals permitted. Technical specifications establish detailed requirements for polyethylene tank construction (liquid gravity capacity 1.5–1.9, high-temperature tolerance 120 degrees Fahrenheit), hot-dipped galvanized frames fully welded with stainless steel or e-coated hardware, stainless steel spray bars with adjustable nozzles for 1–3 lane coverage, electric-start gasoline or approved hydraulic pump assemblies with specified flow rates and horsepower, and in-cab controllers with 3-lane capability. Dimensional specifications apply; equipment must meet 19 measured dimensions ranging from 1.5 inches to 154.5 inches. All products must be new, unused, latest model in current production with a one-year warranty from acceptance or manufacturer's standard warranty, whichever is longer.

Pricing is firm, all-inclusive, fixed per-unit price in US dollars only, delivered FOB Destination statewide with all shipping, handling, and fuel surcharges included. A 1.5% Texas SmartBuy administrative fee applies to all purchases calculated monthly. Payment terms are 30 days. Lines 1–4 and line 8 will be awarded to the vendor providing best value; lines 5 and 6 will be awarded together with line 7 (cable harnesses) to the vendor providing best value for combined price. No minimum purchase volume is guaranteed. The initial contract term runs from the effective date of Notice of Award through September 30, 2027, with four renewal options extending through September 30, 2030 and an option for one additional year. CPA retains the unilateral right to renew. Contractors must maintain minimum commercial general liability insurance of $500,000 per occurrence from carriers rated A- or better by AM Best. Responses are irrevocable for 120 calendar days following the due date.