Wrecker truck

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) soliciting pricing for the procurement and delivery of one Peterbilt 537 wrecker truck equipped with a Jerr-Dan 8.5-ton 24-foot carrier wrecker body or equivalent specification. The vehicle must meet highly detailed technical specifications including a Paccar PX-9 370-horsepower engine with 2024 emissions compliance, an Allison 3000 RDS-P Generation 6 transmission, dual axles meeting specific weight capacities, a 24-foot by 102-inch steel deck with removable tubular rails, a 10,000-pound wireless remote-controlled winch, wheel lift with ball hitch plate, and integrated tool storage. The wrecker must include comprehensive cab amenities such as heated premium air-ride seats, motorized aero rear-view mirrors, keyless entry, and a Whelen brand lightbar with air horns, along with global telematics hardware and anti-lock braking systems. Bidders must be located within Texas for warranty and service purposes, with delivery required to DPS headquarters at 5710 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78752. Written questions must be submitted by April 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time, with responses anticipated by April 22, 2026, and bids must be submitted electronically to DPS_Solicit_Response@dps.texas.gov or through the DPS Online Bid Room no later than April 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time. DPS will evaluate bids using a best value standard and may reject all bids or accept other than the lowest price, with evaluation based on past performance metrics including vendor performance tracking system scores, corrective action plans, and purchase order cancellation history. The anticipated contract award date is May 8, 2026, with the contract term of one year from the effective date and DPS reserving the right to extend performance for an additional six-month period.

All bidders must submit a completed Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan as a mandatory requirement, with failure to include the complete HSP resulting in bid rejection; however, as this procurement involves a single wrecker vehicle, self-performance of the entire contract with internal resources is permitted as a completion pathway. Bidders must provide comprehensive financial documentation demonstrating solvency and capability, including audited financial statements for the prior two years, Dun & Bradstreet reports, or detailed financial stability statements, and selected contractors must submit updated financial rating information within 120 days after their fiscal year end. All required administrative documentation must accompany the bid submission, including the Application for Texas Identification Number (AP-152), Federal Form W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification), a Direct Deposit Authorization Form (74-176) if applicable, the Information and Certifications Form disclosing business organization type and HUB certification status, and proof of appropriate industry-standard insurance coverage for the contract duration. Bids remain valid for 180 days after the solicitation opening, and the contract is non-exclusive with no guaranteed minimum compensation. The specific dollar value or budget range for this procurement is not listed in the solicitation documents provided.