Illumination Poles for the TxDOT Fort Worth District

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Fort Worth District is soliciting bids for roadway illumination poles through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601310000094180. The procurement specifically seeks 20 standard steel poles with 40-foot mounting height and 10 standard steel transformer base poles with 30-foot mounting height, to be delivered to the Fort Worth District Headquarters. Bid responses are due on June 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with a tentative contract award date of June 11, 2025. The contract will cover steel non-bridge members, focusing on roadway illumination assemblies, with potential for renewal up to three additional periods under the same terms and conditions. Pricing will be evaluated on a per-unit basis, with unit prices governing in case of extension errors. Vendors must provide documentation demonstrating compliance with Texas Family Code, E-Verify, and other state procurement regulations. The solicitation emphasizes that quantities are estimates only, and TxDOT will order only the amount needed to satisfy operational requirements.

The procurement appears to be open to vendors registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List, utilizing the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) code for vendor selection. An Early Payment Program is offered, providing enhanced benefits for vendors who prioritize invoice processing. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, vendors should be prepared to meet standard state procurement requirements. The contract includes provisions for potential multi-period renewals, suggesting an interest in establishing a long-term vendor relationship. No specific incumbent vendors are mentioned in the solicitation. The bid does not specify a precise budget range, but the procurement involves 30 total illumination poles across different mounting heights. Interested vendors should carefully review the complete solicitation package and ensure compliance with all technical specifications and state procurement guidelines.