Mechanical Street Sweepers

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids for four truck-mounted mechanical street sweepers through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 601440000051009, targeting jurisdictions including Travis County and multiple Austin City locations. The procurement is designated as an emergency purchase under Texas Government Code, with specific technical requirements for the street sweepers including dual steering capability, a conventional chassis configuration, and safety equipment such as rear-mounted LED flashing strobes with limb guards and LED split arrow sticks. Bidders must be official authorized dealers or distributors of the specified equipment and submit documentation proving their authorization. The solicitation requires submission of signed bid forms, Texas Family Code Schedule, and any addenda, with a maximum file size of 20 MB in PDF format. Responses are due by November 12, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time via email to kathy.mcdaniel@txdot.gov, with TxDOT anticipating contract award by November 18, 2025, and mandatory equipment delivery by December 31, 2025.

The contract does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though vendors offering cash discounts for priority invoice processing may complete an attached Early Payment Program form. Pricing must be quoted on an F.O.B. destination basis with freight prepaid and included in the unit price, and all purchases are exempt from state and local sales tax and federal excise tax. The contract is subject to availability of state funds and can be terminated without penalty, with TxDOT reserving the right to reject responses or conduct reference checks on vendor performance history. While no specific contract value is listed, the procurement involves four mechanical street sweepers to be delivered to TxDOT's facility at 973 Main Campus, 5501 N FM 973 Rd, Austin TX 78724. Vendors must guarantee equipment is in stock and capable of delivery by the specified deadline, with early delivery potentially being a consideration in award determination.