Econolite Signal Controllers for Post Regional Distribution Center

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of 50 Econolite traffic signal controllers to be delivered to the Post Regional Supply Center in Post, Texas. The solicitation requires fully actuated, solid-state traffic signal controllers (Type 2-SDLC with A, B, C connectors) that must comply with TxDOT Specification DMS-11170, which mandates 16-phase, full-actuated controller assemblies with internal time-based coordination, railroad and fire preemption capabilities, and diamond-intersection operation functionality. Respondents must be official authorized dealers or distributors of Econolite products and must submit documentation proving authorization within two days of TxDOT's request. The solicitation was posted on December 1, 2025, with responses due by 3:00 PM Central Time on December 4, 2025, and a tentative contract award date of December 16, 2025. This is designated as an emergency purchase under Texas Government Code 2155.137 and 34 TAC 20.82, with vendors required to have the capability of offloading equipment on TxDOT property during delivery between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday, excluding state and federal holidays.

The procurement is not explicitly restricted to specific types of enterprises or disadvantaged business categories. All equipment must be new and in first-class condition, with no less than 95 percent of the manufacturer's standard warranty remaining at invoice submission and a minimum five-year full warranty on parts and labor from the date of acceptance. Vendors may participate in TxDOT's Early Payment Program by offering a cash discount in exchange for priority invoice processing. The contract includes performance monitoring through TxDOT's Vendor Performance Tracking System, with pricing to be submitted on the provided pricing schedule on a firm, fixed, F.O.B. destination basis with freight prepaid and included in the unit price. While no specific funding source or total contract amount is stated in the base solicitation, the procurement includes standard TxDOT Terms and Conditions covering packaging requirements, OSHA and NEMA standards compliance, and acceptance inspection within 30 working days. Potential retest costs of approximately $1,500 per test may be incurred if equipment fails initial testing, indicating the rigorous quality standards for this procurement.