Mast Arms for the Post Regional Distribution Center

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of 80 units of galvanized mast arms, each 10 feet in length, to supply the Post Regional Distribution Center. The mast arms must be manufactured in strict compliance with TxDOT Standard Assembly Drawing LUM-A-12 and Item 686 of the 2014 TxDOT Standard Specifications for Construction of Highways, Streets, and Bridges, with each unit including four 1/2-inch by 1-1/2-inch A325 bolts and four lock washers attached at specified locations. This solicitation is designated as an emergency purchase under Texas Government Code 2155.137 and 34 TAC 20.82. All pricing must be submitted on a firm, fixed-price, F.O.B. destination basis with freight prepaid and included in the unit price. The deadline for submission of questions was March 31, 2026, and bid responses were due on April 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. central time, with a tentative contract award date of April 16, 2026. Delivery must occur between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday to the Post Regional Supply Center in Post, Texas, with the specific delivery timeframe to be determined by the vendor.

All respondents must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List and must comply with extensive federal and state requirements, including Buy America compliance, Title VI Civil Rights Act assurances, E-Verify compliance, workers' compensation insurance, and various certifications regarding terrorism, human trafficking, and Israel boycotts. Vendors must be authorized dealers or distributors of the products being offered, with documentation required within two days of TxDOT's request. Responses must include a signed Invitation for Bid form, Vendor Data Schedule, and Texas Family Code Schedule, with failure to provide required documentation or signatures resulting in rejection as non-responsive. TxDOT encourages participation in its Early Payment Program, which offers prioritized invoice processing and payments prior to the 30th day after receipt of a correct invoice in exchange for a cash discount. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the solicitation. For clarification on this opportunity, vendors should contact Karina Flores, CTCD, at (512) 460-8826 or karina.flores@txdot.gov.