Household and Establishment Travel Survey Services for Regions in Texas

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking qualified vendors to conduct a Household and Establishment Travel Survey across multiple regions in Texas through solicitation number 601440000046714. The procurement involves comprehensive survey and data collection services focused on traffic, household activities, and transportation patterns. Vendors will be responsible for survey design, data collection, processing, geo-coding, and editing survey data with precise documentation and analysis requirements. Potential respondents must register through the Bonfire website and be listed on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL). The solicitation was posted on June 20, 2025, with proposals due by July 18, 2025, giving interested vendors approximately 28 days to prepare and submit their responses. Vendors must comply with National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) codes and be prepared to meet rigorous data collection and reporting standards.

Participation in this procurement appears open to various vendors, though specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation. The procurement contact, Sandi Jowers (Sandra.Jowers@txdot.gov), can provide additional clarification on potential enterprise or vendor restrictions. TxDOT is offering an Early Payment Program that provides advantageous invoice processing and potential cash advancement for qualified vendors, which could benefit small or minority-owned businesses. While a specific contract value is not specified, transportation survey projects of this nature typically range from $250,000 to $1.5 million depending on regional scope and complexity. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in survey methodology, data collection techniques, and comprehensive reporting capabilities. The procurement emphasizes technical competence, data accuracy, and the ability to provide comprehensive insights into regional transportation patterns and household travel behaviors.