M1270 2-Axis Transducer

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking to procure one new Dynatest M1270 2-Axis Transducer for its Austin District (Highway District 14), specifically identified under NIGP Class-Item 845-49. This procurement is a proprietary solicitation under Texas Government Code 2155.067, meaning only responses exactly conforming to the specified transducer will be considered. The equipment is a replacement component for the Dynatest 1295 Pavement Friction Tester, and must be a new, OEM-certified part that includes a trade-in core. Delivery is required between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding state and federal holidays, to the TxDOT facility at 5501 N FM 973 Rd, Austin, TX 78724. The solicitation (IFB 601440000051465) was posted on December 15, 2025, with key dates including a deadline for questions on December 18, 2025, and responses to those questions to be posted by January 30, 2026. The solicitation closes on January 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with a tentative contract award date of January 7, 2026. TxDOT will award the contract based on lowest price and the respondent's ability to meet specifications, with all prices required to be firm, fixed, and all-inclusive on an F.O.B. destination basis.

The procurement is open to vendors registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) who can select appropriate National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) codes. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation includes requirements for compliance with Texas Family Code provisions related to child support obligations, which may impact vendor eligibility. Respondents must complete and submit several mandatory forms, including the Texas Family Code Schedule, which requires disclosure of ownership information and certification of child support compliance. The material warranty must cover at least 12 months, encompassing 100 percent parts and labor, or match the manufacturer's standard warranty if it exceeds 12 months. Though a specific award value is not provided, vendors must submit a detailed pricing schedule with unit prices for the transducer and trade-in core. The response, including pricing, remains irrevocable for 120 calendar days following the solicitation closing date, and all submissions must be made electronically through the Euna Procurement system at https://txdot.bonfirehq.com/. Notably, responses submitted via email, fax, or other means will be considered non-responsive.