Glass Beads, Type III for San Angelo District

This solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the procurement of glass beads, type III, to be used in the San Angelo District. The estimated quantity is 880 bags, with deliveries required between 8 AM and 3 PM Monday through Friday, except on observed holidays. The response is due by 3:00 PM Central Time on July 19, 2024, and the tentative award date is August 2, 2024. The contract will be for a one-year term. Pricing must be F.O.B. destination, with all freight charges included in the unit price. TxDOT is exempt from state and local sales tax and federal excise tax. Vendor performance will be monitored, and exceptional or unsatisfactory performance may impact future contract awards. Packaging requirements are specified, and vendors must provide current company information, including federal employer identification number, to be considered for the award.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not identified. The estimated value of the contract is not provided; however, the cost estimate is based on a previous purchase for a unit price of $41.00 per bag. The contract will be awarded to the respondent providing the best value to the state.