Combination Forklift-Austin District

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking to procure combination forklifts for its Austin District through a competitive solicitation process. The procurement specifically targets forklifts with a capacity of 3 to 5,000 pounds, capable of operating on dual fuel (gas/LPG). Vendors must submit their proposals through the TxDOT Procurement Portal at https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/, with mandatory registration through the Euna Procurement website. The solicitation, identified by Reference #601440000049741, requires interested vendors to comply with the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) code standards. The procurement contact is Chester Osborne, who can be reached at Chester.Osborne@txdot.gov or 713-835-4437. The bid notification was revised on 08/01/2025, with proposals due by October 23, 2025, and vendors must ensure their submission meets all specified requirements and technical specifications.

While the document does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific vendor restrictions, it encourages new suppliers to apply to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) to be eligible for bidding opportunities. Existing vendors must verify their CMBL information is current and that appropriate NIGP class and item codes are selected. Additional CMBL information is available online at https://comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/cmbl/ or by calling 512-463-3459. The solicitation does not specify a precise award value or budget range for the forklift procurement. Vendors interested in participating must register on the specified procurement portal, ensuring they meet the technical requirements for the dual-fuel forklifts and comply with all TxDOT procurement guidelines and specifications.