Concrete Sound Wall Panel for TxDOT Kaufman Maintenance Office.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601310000096221 for a concrete sound wall panel project located on FM 3097 near the Kaufman Maintenance Office, situated in Heath, Texas. The procurement specifically requires the production and installation of noise wall panels, with detailed specifications for two distinct noise wall sections labeled "Noise Wall D" and "Noise Wall E". The project involves manufacturing 110 total concrete panels with precise engineering requirements, including ashlar and random stone pattern finishes, Grade 60 reinforcing steel, and specific color specifications. The total panel area encompasses 10,432 square feet, with panel dimensions of 12 feet in length and approximately 8 feet in height. TxDOT will evaluate responses based on lowest price and the respondent's ability to meet technical specifications, with no guaranteed quantity commitments. The solicitation is open from July 31, 2025, with responses due by August 14, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time, and a tentative contract award date of August 15, 2025.

The procurement allows participation from vendors registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL), with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises identified in the documentation. Bidders must complete comprehensive certifications, including compliance with anti-trust laws, terrorism watch list exclusions, and various legal representations. The solicitation offers an Early Payment Program with potential cash discounts for qualifying vendors. Vendors must submit responses electronically through the Bonfire platform and ensure current CMBL registration. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves complex engineering specifications requiring specialized concrete manufacturing capabilities and adherence to AASHTO sound barrier design standards. The procurement contact is Benjamin McIntyre, reachable at BENJAMIN.MCINTYRE@txdot.gov or 903-737-9359, who can provide additional details about the solicitation requirements.