Fuse Holders for the TxDOT Dallas District.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Dallas District is seeking fuse holders through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601310000098457, specifically Double-Pole Breakaway Fuse Holders with reference to Eaton-Bussman HEX-KW-DRYC or equivalent models. The procurement is being conducted through the TxDOT Procurement Portal and Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), with a solicitation opening on October 20, 2025, and a bid closure deadline of November 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time. Vendors must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and have appropriate NIGP class and item codes. The evaluation will be based on lowest price and ability to meet technical specifications outlined in the Departmental Materials Specification (DMS-11040), which requires manufacturers to submit detailed documentation, quality assurance programs, and comply with national electrical standards. Key deadlines include October 24, 2025, for submitting questions, with TxDOT responses to be posted by October 27, 2025, and a tentative contract award date of November 6, 2025. Delivery of fuse holders must occur between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday at 4777 East Highway 80 in Mesquite, Texas, excluding state and federal holidays.

The solicitation includes multiple bid preferences and compliance requirements, such as preferences for Texas-produced goods, USA-produced supplies, and products from disabled veterans' businesses. Respondents must certify compliance with various legal and ethical standards, including anti-trust law compliance, terrorism watch list requirements, and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. The procurement includes specific provisions related to the Texas Family Code, requiring ownership disclosures and verification of child support obligations. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates a requirement for 250 fuse holder sets with firm, fixed pricing and no allowance for price increases during the contract term. Purchases are exempt from state and local sales tax and federal excise tax. TxDOT reserves the right to obtain products from alternative sources during the contract term, and the contract is not exclusive to a single vendor. Manufacturers must provide evidence of Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) certification and demonstrate commitment to quality through comprehensive documentation.