Gyratory Compactor for Beaumont District Office

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is conducting a competitive solicitation for a Gyratory Compactor for its Beaumont District Office, with Invitation for Bid (IFB) number 601330000042465. The procurement specifically seeks a new laboratory gyratory compactor capable of creating cylindrical specimens from loose hot mix asphalt through vertical consolidation pressure and gyratory effort. The equipment must meet AASHTO T312 and ASTM D6925 standards and include three 150mm mold assemblies, built-in data recording capabilities, and specific operational parameters. Key deliverables include the compactor itself, complete operational manuals, calibration tools, accessories, and a mandatory two-hour training session on safety, operation, and maintenance. The solicitation requires the compactor to be entirely new, with no used, demonstrator, or reconditioned models accepted. Key procurement dates include a solicitation opening on November 22, 2024, with questions due by November 29, 2024, and bid submissions due on December 10, 2024, at 10:00 AM Central Time. TxDOT will evaluate bids based on lowest price and the vendor's ability to meet all specified requirements, with a tentative award date of December 17, 2024.

The solicitation does not include specific HUB subcontracting requirements or disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) set-asides. No performance bonds, payment bonds, or insurance requirements are specified. The procurement offers an optional Early Payment Program (EPP) that provides vendors with accelerated invoice processing in exchange for cash discounts, which vendors can elect to participate in by completing the provided enrollment form. Vendors must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and use the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) code system. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates that all prices must be firm, fixed, and inclusive, with F.O.B. destination pricing. The compactor must be delivered to 8350 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, TX 77708, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday, excluding state and federal holidays. The successful vendor must provide a minimum 12-month or 1,200-hour warranty covering 100% parts and labor, and maintain an authorized dealer within Texas with factory-trained personnel available for warranty repairs.