Concrete Field and Strength Testing Certifications

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601440000047269 for Concrete Field and Strength Testing Certifications, seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive test and certification administrative services for the Materials Test Division and District personnel. The primary objective is to administer concrete testing services, including issuing control testing supplies, conducting examinations, grading tests, and issuing certifications for TxDOT employees. The vendor must have a minimum of 3 years of experience within the past 5 years in concrete testing, be accredited under ACI or other TxDOT-approved organizations, and meet federal highway administration quality assurance procedures. The solicitation was released on May 20, 2025, with a bid submission deadline of June 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time. The initial contract term will run from contract execution through June 3, 2026, with options to renew for three additional one-year periods at TxDOT's discretion. Pricing will be on a firm, all-inclusive, fixed price basis, with potential annual adjustments correlated to the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W).

The procurement offers potential opportunities for various business classifications, including preferences for Texas-produced goods, USA-produced materials, products from economically depressed areas, and goods from businesses owned by service-disabled veterans. Vendors must complete a Texas Family Code Schedule, disclosing ownership information for individuals holding at least 25% ownership interest in the business entity. The solicitation encourages new suppliers to apply to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) to receive future bidding opportunities. TxDOT has implemented an Early Payment Program that provides additional financial flexibility for vendors, offering electronic invoice submissions and potential early payment terms. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract requires vendors to provide pricing for different examination types, including Performance Exam (Retest), Full Exam, and Written Exam (Retest). TxDOT reserves the right to monitor vendor performance, with unsatisfactory performance potentially resulting in a negative vendor performance report or contract cancellation. The contract will be administered jointly by TxDOT's contract administrator and purchasing staff, with a designated contract manager serving as the primary point of contact.