Geotechnical soil testing, construction materials testing and inspection support services

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for geotechnical soil testing, construction materials testing, and inspection support services specifically for the Houston District Laboratory. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive soil and construction materials testing, with potential travel requirements to various district locations including hot mix plants and area office laboratories. Vendors must submit their responses electronically through the TxDOT Procurement Portal (https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/) by November 10, 2025, and are required to register through the Euna Procurement website. The solicitation utilizes the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) code system for vendor selection from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL). Potential bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in geotechnical testing, materials inspection, and be prepared to support TxDOT's infrastructure testing needs across the Houston District. The procurement contact for this opportunity is Suzanne Cabrera, and the solicitation reference number is 601330000044282.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with a particular emphasis on encouraging new suppliers to apply to the CMBL to expand the pool of potential contractors. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, TxDOT typically supports diverse vendor participation. New suppliers interested in providing materials, equipment, supplies, or services are encouraged to apply to the CMBL to receive future bidding opportunities. Existing vendors are advised to verify their current information on the CMBL file to ensure eligibility. The document, revised on 08/01/2025, suggests an upcoming procurement cycle with potential for ongoing or multi-year service contracts. Although specific award values are not specified in the available documentation, government infrastructure testing contracts typically range from moderate to significant financial commitments depending on the scope and complexity of required services. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in geotechnical and construction materials testing to be competitive in this procurement.