Digger Derrick-Abilene District

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking to procure a specialized hydraulic rotating derrick truck through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with reference number 601440000050293. The solicitation specifically requires a truck-mounted derrick with a minimum lift capacity of 20,000 lbs when the boom is retracted and set at 78 (+/- 2) degrees for the Abilene District. Vendors must submit their bids through the TxDOT Procurement Portal at https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/, with mandatory registration on the Euna Procurement website. The bid submission deadline is October 24, 2025, and no responses will be accepted after the specified opening date and time. Interested vendors must adhere to the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) code standards and be listed on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL). The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Chester Osborne, who can be reached at Chester.Osborne@txdot.gov or 713-835-4437 for any questions or clarifications.

New suppliers are encouraged to apply to the CMBL to become eligible for bidding opportunities, while existing TxDOT vendors must ensure their registration information is current and up to date. The solicitation document was revised as of August 1, 2025, and all updates and changes will be posted on the procurement website. While the document does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, the CMBL process typically supports diverse vendor participation. Vendor support and additional registration details can be found at https://customer.eunasolutions.com/public/s/knowledge-base/bonfire-hub. Although the specific budget range is not disclosed in the provided documentation, the procurement is for a specialized heavy-duty truck with significant lifting capabilities, suggesting a potentially substantial investment by TxDOT for this equipment acquisition.