Electrical Conductor and Tray Cable for the TxDOT Fort Worth District

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Fort Worth District has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of electrical conductor and tray cable materials, specifically seeking 12,500 feet of 14 AWG 16 Conductor IMSA 20-1 Stranded Traffic Signal Cable and 5,000 feet of 12 AWG 3 Conductor Tray Cable to be delivered to the Fort Worth District Headquarters. This is an emergency procurement under Texas Government Code 2155.137 and 34 TAC 20.82, with responses due on November 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time via email to William.Noble@txdot.gov. Respondents must submit their proposal with the solicitation number and company name in the email subject line, and must indicate make and model information for all items bid. All materials must comply with departmental specifications DMS-11040 and DMS-11050, and be listed on the TxDOT Material Producer List or pre-qualified for use. Vendors are required to provide documentation of Buy America requirements compliance, and the estimated quantities are for comparison purposes only, with TxDOT reserving the right to order only the amount needed to satisfy operational requirements. The anticipated award date is November 14, 2025, with all pricing to be quoted F.O.B. destination and freight prepaid and included in the unit price.

There are no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the solicitation, and the opportunity appears open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and documentation requirements. Respondents must include a signed Texas Family Code Schedule, applicable addenda, and proper vendor identification including EIN and company information. Payment terms include a thirty-day processing window, with vendors encouraged to enroll in TxDOT's Early Payment Program for prioritized invoice processing. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves electrical cables and conductors for traffic signal infrastructure. The contract term will be established upon purchase order issuance, and there is no guaranteed minimum or maximum purchase commitment. Vendors should note that all responses will be evaluated based on compliance with specifications, Buy America requirements, and the ability to provide the exact materials needed by the Fort Worth District TxDOT location at 2501 Southwest Loop 820.