Digger Derrick-Abilene District

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking to procure a hydraulic rotating derrick truck-mounted equipment through a competitive bid process. The solicitation, identified by Bonfire Reference #601440000050975, requires a truck-mounted derrick with specific technical specifications, including a minimum 20,000 pounds lift capacity when the boom is retracted and set at 78 degrees (2 degrees). Vendors must register through the Euna Procurement website to submit bids, with all responses required to be submitted by December 5, 2025. The procurement follows TxDOT specification 39-0 and is specifically for the Abilene District. Interested vendors are advised to continuously monitor the TxDOT Procurement Portal at https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/ for potential addendums, documentation updates, or changes to solicitation requirements. The primary procurement contact is Chester Osborne, who can be reached at Chester.Osborne@txdot.gov or 713-835-4437 for any additional inquiries about the bid.

To be eligible for this procurement opportunity, vendors must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and have the appropriate National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) codes for the equipment. New suppliers must apply to be added to the CMBL to receive bidding opportunities, which can be done through the Texas Comptroller's office website at https://comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/cmbl/ or by calling 512-463-3459. Existing TxDOT vendors must ensure their CMBL information is current and that their NIGP class and item codes accurately reflect the products and services they can provide. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions were mentioned in the documentation, vendors should verify their eligibility and ensure compliance with all TxDOT procurement requirements. The specific budget range or potential award value was not explicitly stated in the provided documentation, so potential bidders should carefully review all solicitation materials for complete financial details.