Commercial Vehicle Mobile Scale Truck

The State of Texas, through the Department of Public Safety (DPS), is seeking bids for the procurement of a Commercial Vehicle Mobile Scale Truck, Test Cart, and Test Weights for Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement. The solicitation requests a new 2024 Kenworth T880 chassis with a 20 ft aluminum panel box enclosure and 5,000 lb telescoping boom crane, as well as a 4-wheel, 4,000 lb empty weight test cart. The contract term is one year from the effective date, with an option for DPS to extend the contract for up to one additional year. Bids must be submitted electronically by 5:00 PM Central Time on 10/30/2024, and the award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid provides the best value to DPS. The solicitation includes detailed technical specifications, pricing requirements, invoice and payment terms, insurance and warranty provisions, and other contractual terms.

The solicitation requires Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) participation, with a HUB goal of 21.1% for this commodities contract. The funding source for the contract is subject to the availability of DPS's funding, but the solicitation does not specify an award value or budget range. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.