Pressure Transducer

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 580-26-IFB-5138 seeking to procure pressure transducers for water-level measurement applications. This competitive proprietary solicitation requires vendors to supply exactly eight different SDI-12 stainless steel pressure transducer configurations totaling 20 units across multiple line items, with quantities ranging from one to six units per configuration. The transducers must meet specific technical requirements including SDI-12 (version 1.3) communication capability at 1200 bps, RS-232 output at 9600 bps, operating temperature range of 0 to 60 degrees Celsius, water-level resolution of 0.0035% full-scale range, power requirements between 6 to 18 volts DC, and high-accuracy specifications with a total error band of 0.05% full-scale range per ISA S51.1 standards. Bidders must submit responses via email to Bid-Room@twdb.texas.gov with a firm deadline of April 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with no late bids accepted. A question and answer period is available from April 13-15, 2026, with inquiries directed to TWDB Purchaser Valerie Arnold at the same email address. Successful bidders must provide W-9 forms, vendor information, itemized costs broken down by quantity, documentation demonstrating exact conformance to specifications, and disclosure of any ongoing licensing or fee requirements. All deliverables must be shipped to 1700 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, with freight terms FOB Destination and payment terms set at Net 30.

This procurement does not identify any specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or women-owned businesses, nor are there incumbent vendors or current contractors referenced in the available solicitation documents. The solicitation is conducted as a competitive proprietary procurement under Section 2155.067 of the Texas Government Code, meaning only bids conforming exactly to the specified brand names, makes, and model numbers will be considered for award, which effectively restricts competition to vendors offering the exact products required. All contractors selected for award must comply with the comprehensive General Terms and Conditions established by TWDB, including indemnification requirements, dispute resolution procedures aligned with Texas Government Code Chapter 2260, compliance with antitrust laws, child support obligations, and prohibitions against certain boycotts for contracts exceeding $100,000. The contract is governed by Texas law with venue in Travis County courts, and all contracting information must be preserved per TWDB records retention requirements and is subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available solicitation documents.