Acoustic Panels

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation for M-90 Acoustic Panels and related hardware to repair damage on Interstate Highway 30 in Cedar Hill, Texas. The procurement requires the supply of 297 acoustic panels in various dimensions (ranging from approximately 5'-0" to 12'-3" in length), 31 pieces of Z Channeling (2" x 2-5/8" ID x 2" x 10'-0"), and 159 pieces of J Channeling (2" x 2-5/8" ID x 4" x 10'-0"), with a total approximate surface area of 5,505 square feet. All materials must be galvanized steel meeting ASTM A-653 requirements, featuring 22-gauge perforated steel faces and non-hydroscopic insulation with a minimum density of 6 pounds per cubic foot; all materials must be new and in first-class condition with optional exterior powder coat finishing to match existing panels. The solicitation was posted on February 26, 2026, with bid responses due by March 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. central time, with contract award tentatively scheduled for March 13, 2026. Delivery is required to the Dallas County Southwest Maintenance Section in Cedar Hill, Texas, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and respondents must include all freight charges on an F.O.B. destination basis within their quoted unit price. Vendors must provide all hardware, channels, and freight within the quoted price and include a one-year warranty covering defects in workmanship and materials, with responses submitted via email to kathy.mcdaniel@txdot.gov as separate PDF documents with pricing in Excel format, not exceeding 20 MB total file size.

This is an emergency purchase made under Texas Government Code 2155.137 and 34 TAC 20.82, which streamlines the procurement process and does not require a HUB Subcontracting Plan unless the respondent intends to use subcontractors. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the solicitation materials, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. Respondents must comply with all TxDOT Terms and Conditions dated August 2025, including provisions regarding insurance, vendor performance tracking, nondiscrimination, and Title VI compliance. Vendors may claim a cash discount under the Early Payment Program if prioritized invoice processing is provided. The primary contact for clarification is Kathy Cornelius at 254-867-2814. The solicitation indicates that estimated quantities are for comparison purposes only, with no minimum or maximum purchase guarantees, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available materials.