Digger Derrick-Abilene District

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), specifically the Abilene District, is seeking to procure a hydraulic rotating derrick truck-mounted equipment through a competitive bidding process. The solicitation, identified by Bonfire Reference Number 601440000051671, requires a truck-mounted digger derrick with a minimum 20,000 pounds lift capacity when the boom is retracted and set at 78 degrees (2 degrees), conforming to TxDOT specification 39-0. Interested vendors must submit their responses through the TxDOT Procurement Portal at https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/ by January 13, 2026, with no submissions accepted after the deadline. Vendors are required to register through the Euna Procurement website and must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) with appropriate National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) codes. The procurement contact, Chester Osborne, can be reached at Chester.Osborne@txdot.gov or 713-835-4437 for any inquiries related to the bid.

Potential bidders must ensure they meet specific registration requirements, including being listed on the CMBL and having the correct NIGP classifications to be eligible for the bidding opportunity. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned in the documentation, new suppliers are encouraged to apply for CMBL registration, and existing vendors should verify their current registration information. The bid does not provide specific details about award values or budget ranges for the digger derrick equipment. Additional support for the bidding process is available through the Euna Solutions knowledge base at https://customer.eunasolutions.com/public/s/knowledge-base/bonfire-hub, and CMBL registration information can be obtained through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts website or by calling 512-463-3459. Vendors are advised to monitor the procurement website regularly for potential addendums, questions and answers, and other documentation updates throughout the bidding process.