Flashing Sign Components for the TxDOT Tyler District.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), specifically the Tyler District, is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601310000097030 for flashing sign components, classified under NIGP Class-Item 801-96. The procurement seeks specific sign components with strict specifications, with TxDOT noting that the items may be proprietary to one provider and only responses exactly conforming to specifications will be considered. The solicitation will be advertised on the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) and Bonfire platforms, with bids due on August 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time. Pricing must be submitted per unit, with F.O.B. destination and freight prepaid, and TxDOT will evaluate bids based on lowest price and the respondent's ability to meet requirements, considering factors such as installation costs, life cycle costs, quality, reliability, delivery terms, and vendor performance history. The tentative contract award date is set for August 26, 2025, and the primary procurement contact is William Noble, who can be reached at William.Noble@txdot.gov or 940-720-7779.

The solicitation includes several important compliance and preference considerations for potential bidders. Respondents must complete the Texas Family Code Schedule, which requires disclosure of ownership information and social security numbers for individuals holding at least a 25% ownership interest in the business. The bid offers various preferences, including tie-breaking preferences for Texas-produced goods, agricultural products, USA-produced supplies, and preferences for businesses owned by service-disabled veterans or located in economically depressed areas. New suppliers interested in providing materials to TxDOT are encouraged to apply to the Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL), and existing vendors should verify their current information and applicable NIGP class and item codes. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated in the provided documents, the solicitation suggests a focused procurement for specific flashing sign components. Vendors must also certify compliance with various legal and ethical standards, including anti-trust law adherence and non-communication with competitors, to be considered responsive to the bid.