Emulsified Asphalt CHFRS2P for the Waller County Maintenance Operations

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601330000044209 for 15,500 gallons of Emulsified Asphalt CHFRS2P to be delivered to the Waller County Maintenance Operations, located at the intersection of FM 2979 and FM 362 North in Hempstead, Texas. The procurement seeks a vendor to supply asphalt emulsion that must conform to Item 300 of the 2014 TxDOT Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges. Bidders must submit their responses through the Bonfire system by July 31, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time, with questions due by July 21, 2025, and TxDOT's responses to be posted by July 23, 2025. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest price and the respondent's ability to meet the specified requirements, with a tentative award date of August 4, 2025. Delivery is restricted to Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM, excluding state and federal holidays, and TxDOT reserves the right to reject any response and make awards that best serve the state's interests.

The solicitation includes several compliance and preference requirements for potential bidders, such as verifications of anti-trust law adherence, absence of conflicts of interest, and eligibility to participate in state procurement processes. Vendors must complete various forms, including the Texas Family Code Schedule, which requires disclosure of ownership information for entities with at least 25% ownership interest. The procurement offers potential tie-bid preferences for Texas-produced supplies, products from persons with disabilities, and other specified categories. An Early Payment Program is available, allowing vendors to receive faster payments in exchange for potential discounts. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the procurement is for a non-exclusive contract with no guaranteed quantities. Bidders must ensure their registration on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and comply with various state and federal regulations, including terrorist financing executive orders and vendor watch list cross-referencing.