Glass Beads for the Beaumont District

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Beaumont District is requesting bids on 880 bags of Type III center stripe glass beads (5,050 pounds per bag) under IFB Solicitation No. 601290000034141, with bids due July 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. central time. This is an emergency purchase under Texas Government Code 2155.137 and 34 TAC 20.82. Delivery is required to the Beaumont District Warehouse at 8350 US 69, Beaumont, TX 77708, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except state or federal holidays, unless prior approval is obtained.

Respondents must be official authorized dealers or authorized distributors of the products being solicited and must provide documentation and proof of authorization within two days of request from TxDOT. All submissions must include a signed Invitation for Bid, Vendor Data Schedule, Texas Family Code Schedule (certifying ownership interests and child support compliance under Texas Family Code Section 231.006), and any applicable addenda. Failure to sign and return the completed Texas Family Code Schedule may result in rejection as non-responsive. Respondents must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL).

Pricing is firm, fixed-price with F.O.B. destination terms; vendors retain title until delivery and freight charges are included in the unit price. TxDOT will evaluate the total price by multiplying the unit price by the estimated quantities. The response remains irrevocable for 120 calendar days following the opening date. TxDOT offers an Early Payment Program providing cash discounts for priority processing and early payment prior to the 30th day after receipt of a correct invoice. Questions are due July 15, 2026, with TxDOT responses posted by July 16, 2026. The tentative contract award date is July 24, 2026.