Automatic Concrete Compression Machines

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids for the procurement of a concrete compression testing machine with a 250,000-pound compression capacity. This solicitation, identified as Bonfire Reference Number 601310000100458, is open to qualified vendors who can provide the specified equipment. The primary objective is to acquire testing equipment that meets TxDOT's technical specifications for concrete compression testing capabilities. Prospective bidders must submit their responses through the TxDOT Procurement Portal at https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/ and are required to register through the Euna Procurement website to respond. The submission deadline is March 16, 2026, with no responses accepted after the stated deadline and time. Vendors should direct technical questions and procurement inquiries to Katherine Cornelius at the TxDOT Centralized Technical Commodity Division (CTCD) via email at Kathy.McDaniel@txdot.gov. All solicitation information, addendums, questions and answers, and changes will be posted on the TxDOT website, and prospective bidders are responsible for monitoring the site for updates throughout the procurement process.

Vendors responding to this procurement should be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and must reference the appropriate National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) code system classifications. New suppliers seeking to furnish materials, equipment, supplies, and services to TxDOT must apply to be listed on the CMBL to receive future bidding opportunities, with registration information available through the Texas Comptroller website at https://comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/cmbl/ or by telephone at 512-463-3459. Existing TxDOT vendors should verify that their information on the CMBL is current and that applicable NIGP class and item codes are properly selected to ensure eligibility for this and future procurements. The solicitation document does not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendors, or award value ranges. This procurement represents a standard equipment acquisition with no apparent restrictions limiting competition to specific organizational categories.