Hydrated Lime for the Lubbock District

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids for Hydrated Lime, Type A, through a competitive procurement process for the Lubbock District, with solicitation number 601340000061923. The procurement specifically requires hydrated lime packaged in 50-pound bags, with a minimum order of one full truck load consisting of approximately 950 bags arranged on pallets. Vendors must register through the Bonfire website to participate in this solicitation and must comply with TxDOT Departmental Material Specification DMS-6350. The bid notification was posted on May 23, 2025, with proposals due by June 13, 2025. Potential bidders are required to ensure their registration is complete and their vendor information is current on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL). Vendors will be selected using the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) code, and must meet all specified technical and logistical requirements for lime delivery.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. TxDOT is offering an Early Payment Program that provides enhanced invoice processing and potential cash discounts for vendors who complete and return the priority invoice and early payment program form. While specific award values are not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be for ongoing lime supply to the Lubbock District, with a truck load minimum of approximately 950 bags per order. Vendors interested in this opportunity must carefully review all solicitation documents and ensure compliance with TxDOT's material specifications and procurement requirements. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications for hydrated lime and can fulfill the logistical requirements of packaging and delivery. Interested suppliers should verify their eligibility and prepare comprehensive responses that demonstrate their capability to meet TxDOT's specific procurement needs.