Glass Beads for San Angelo District

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued a solicitation (No. 601290000031408) for procuring glass traffic beads specifically for the San Angelo District, with a focus on Type III Center Stripe Glass Beads. The procurement involves 880 bags of glass beads, with each bag weighing 5,050 pounds, and requires strict compliance with AASHTO M 247 standards. The technical specifications mandate that the beads contain less than 0.25% moisture, be free of contaminants, and consist of a minimum of 80% true spheres for Type III classification. Vendors must provide detailed unit pricing, make, and model information for evaluation. The solicitation is marked as an emergency purchase under Texas Government Code, with responses due by 3:00 PM Central Time on April 22, 2025, and a tentative contract award date of May 2, 2025. The goods will be shipped to the Post Regional Supply Center in Post, Texas, with TxDOT reserving the right to order only the amount necessary to satisfy operational requirements.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the solicitation, the procurement follows standard state procurement protocols. The contract appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications for glass traffic beads. TxDOT indicates that the procurement is subject to state funding availability and includes provisions for early payment discounts. Although no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves 880 bags of specialized traffic beads, suggesting a significant but not extraordinary contract value. The solicitation emphasizes that TxDOT makes no guarantee of minimum or maximum purchase quantities, which provides flexibility in contract execution. The procurement is specifically targeted at the San Angelo District's infrastructure and transportation needs, with a focus on high-quality, technically compliant glass beads for road marking purposes.