601310000099034 Next CCU Unit

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting offers for the procurement of telecommunications equipment through Request for Offer (RFO) No. 601310000099034, classified under NIGP Class-Item 838-85. The solicitation seeks five units of a Next CCU Unit, Shelf Mount, TS2, 4-Sensors (Part number: ITE-NEXT-CCU-SM-4-TS2-PAK). Respondents must submit comprehensive proposals through the Euna Procurement system at https://txdot.bonfirehq.com/, including a completed Bid Table with firm, fixed, all-inclusive unit pricing on an F.O.B. destination basis with freight prepaid; an Execution of Offer form with company information and authorized representative signature; a Texas Family Code Schedule certifying child support compliance; acknowledgment of any addenda; a Compliance with Specification statement; an Assumptions Schedule documenting any assumptions made regarding solicitation documents; and an Exceptions Schedule documenting any deviations from requirements. TxDOT will evaluate responses based on best-value criteria and reserves the right to conduct discussions, negotiations, and request Best and Final Offers (BAFO) from competitive respondents. The solicitation opened on January 15, 2026, with responses due by January 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with tentative contract award targeted for February 27, 2026. State and local sales tax and federal excise tax are exempt and should not be included in pricing. Respondents must demonstrate past performance through the Vendor Performance Tracking System and meet all pass/fail criteria, including vendor eligibility certifications and compliance with state and federal nondiscrimination, ethics, and operational standards.

Respondents must satisfy numerous eligibility requirements and certifications, including compliance with Texas and federal anti-trust laws, verification of non-debarment status, confirmation of absence from terrorism watch lists, and compliance with federal Executive Order 13224 regarding terrorist financing. TxDOT offers optional preference selections under Rule 34TAC 20.306 for categories including Texas-produced supplies, agricultural products, service-disabled veteran businesses, environmentally sensitive materials, and energy-efficient products, with tie-breaking preference awards determined by these classifications or random draw if preferences remain equal. The solicitation contains no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendor information, or existing infrastructure integration requirements. No minimum quantity guarantees are provided, and the total contract value is not specified in the available documentation; TxDOT will order only the amount needed to satisfy operating requirements, with total orders not to exceed the aggregate contract amount unless additional funds are allocated. Vendors interested in future TxDOT opportunities should register on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and verify that their NIGP class and item codes are correctly selected. All procurement communications, addendums, questions and answers, and additional documents will be posted on the TxDOT Procurement Portal, and respondents must monitor the website regularly for updates. The primary contact for this solicitation is Elsie Quintanilla, CTCD, at elsie.quintanilla@txdot.gov or 806-782-6256.