Commercial Vehicle Mobile Scale Truck

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) of the State of Texas is seeking to purchase a Mobile Scale Truck, Test Cart, and Test Weights for Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement. The required specifications include a new 2024 Kenworth T880 chassis or equivalent, a 20 ft aluminum panel box enclosure with a 5,000 lb telescoping boom crane, and a 4-wheel 4,000 lb empty weight test cart. Bids are due by 5:00 PM Central Time on 10/4/2024 and must be submitted electronically. The contract will be for one year with the possibility of a one-year extension. Vendors must provide details on their past experience with similar projects, as well as the qualifications and certifications of the personnel who will work on the project. DPS will evaluate bids based on pricing, compliance with specifications, and the vendor's experience and qualifications.

The solicitation emphasizes the need for bidders to make a good faith effort to comply with the state's Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) requirements, and bidders must submit an HSP as part of their response. The contract does not specify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The solicitation does not provide details on the overall budget or award value, but notes that DPS reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept other than the lowest priced bid.