Multiple Traffic Signal Controller Assemblies for Post Regional Distribution Center

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number 601290000032763 for the procurement of 30 traffic signal controllers, specifically Econolite Type 2-SDLC and A,B,C Connectors, to be delivered to the Post Regional Distribution Center. This emergency procurement, authorized under Texas Government Code sections 2155.137 and 34 TAC 20.82, requires vendors to be authorized dealers or distributors of the specified products. The solicitation details stringent technical requirements for the controllers, including compliance with NEMA TS-2 standards, specific dimensional requirements, display capabilities, and operational features for diamond intersection operations. The procurement is being advertised on the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), with responses due on November 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT. The contract will be awarded on a firm, fixed price basis, with all prices F.O.B. destination and freight prepaid, and vendors may be required to submit authorization documentation within two days of request.

The solicitation allows for potential preferences under Texas administrative code and requires vendors to comply with state and federal regulations regarding purchasing, workforce, and business practices. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, vendors should be prepared to meet comprehensive regulatory requirements. The estimated contract value is not precisely specified, but the procurement involves 30 traffic signal controller assemblies with specific technical specifications. The tentative contract award date is set for December 5, 2025, suggesting a relatively quick procurement timeline. Vendors must demonstrate technical competence, ability to meet exact specifications for the Econolite controllers, and compliance with all state procurement guidelines. The emergency procurement status indicates an urgent need for these traffic signal controllers, which may impact the evaluation and selection process.