Digital Watt Meters with Carrying Cases

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is requesting offers for digital watt meters with carrying cases for the Austin District under RFO 601440000053454, with responses due September 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM Central Time. Questions are due August 28, 2026, with TxDOT's responses due September 1, 2026. No set-asides or HUB subcontracting plans apply.

The scope comprises 27 units of digital RF wattmeters with modulation analysis capability (Telewave Model 44D-LX with protective carrying case Telewave Model TC44-RX or TxDOT-approved equals) and 3 units of portable analog RF wattmeters (Telewave Model 44A with carrying case Telewave Model TC44-R or TxDOT-approved equals). Specific meter accuracy, display, measurement range, battery, and durability requirements are detailed in the specification document. Delivery must occur between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday, excluding state and federal holidays, at TxDOT's facility at 6230 East Stassney Lane, Austin, Texas 78744.

Pricing must be firm, fixed, and all-inclusive on an F.O.B. destination basis, covering all shipping, handling, delivery fees, and fuel surcharges. Respondents must submit a detailed bid table, Execution of Offer, Texas Family Code Schedule (requiring disclosure of ownership interests of 25 percent or greater), Compliance with Specification documentation, Assumptions Schedule, and Exceptions Schedule. Evaluation will apply best-value criteria, with price and specification compliance as the most important factors, supplemented by quality, reliability, delivery terms, and vendor past performance as documented in the CPA Vendor Performance Tracking System. TxDOT reserves the right to conduct discussions and negotiations with respondents in the competitive range and may request Best and Final Offers. Respondents must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List and have appropriate NIGP codes selected. The tentative award date is September 10, 2026. No pre-response conference is scheduled.