Vehicle Mounted Programmable Message Signs for the TxDOT District Office in Pharr, TX

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601320000070101 for the procurement of three vehicle-mounted programmable message signs to be delivered to the TxDOT District Office in Pharr, Texas (600 W. Interstate 2, Pharr, Texas 78577). The signs must feature three-line or full-matrix LED display capability with amber or yellow lighting, measuring 71 to 90 inches in length and 32 to 50 inches in height, with a maximum weight of 260 pounds and depth not exceeding 7.5 inches. Equipment specifications require 12-volt DC operation with a maximum current draw of five amps, operation in ambient temperatures between -22 and +160 degrees Fahrenheit, and minimum luminance levels of 1000 candela per square meter during daytime and 600 candela per square meter at night. The mounting system must accommodate truck beds measuring 65 inches by 62 inches with powered raising, lowering, and tilting capabilities operable from the vehicle cab, and all equipment must include a minimum 12-month warranty covering 100 percent of parts and labor with manufacturer support available within 72 hours. Pricing must be submitted on a firm, fixed-price, all-inclusive basis with F.O.B. destination freight prepaid and included in the unit price. The solicitation opened on March 10, 2026, with a question submission deadline of March 13, 2026, and a response due date of March 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with award intended by March 31, 2026. Delivery must be made between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday, excluding state and federal holidays. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on lowest price and ability to meet specifications, with consideration given to delivery terms, vendor past performance, and financial resources. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Euna Procurement system at https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/ and must include a signed Bid Table, Execution of Bid, Texas Family Code Schedule, acknowledgment of addenda, and vendor qualifications if required.

No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the solicitation documentation, though respondents may claim applicable preferences across three categories—tie-bid preferences (such as Texas-produced supplies and products), source preferences (including products from persons with disabilities and vendors meeting air quality standards), and specification preferences (such as recycled materials and energy-efficient products)—which TxDOT will use to break ties between competing bids. All vendors must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and must select appropriate National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) class and item codes; new suppliers can apply directly to the CMBL through the Texas Comptroller's website or by calling 512-463-3459. Respondents must comply with anti-trust and anti-corruption laws, verify they are not suspended or debarred from federal or state procurement, confirm they have not been convicted in connection with federal disaster relief contracts, and confirm they are not listed on federal terrorism watch lists; TxDOT will cross-reference respondents with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and OFAC's Specially Designated National list per Executive Order 13224. The Texas Family Code Schedule requires submission of ownership information and certifications regarding child support obligations, with failure to complete this requirement resulting in non-responsive status. No incumbent vendor information, previous award tabulation, or specific funding amounts are identified in the solicitation documents, as this represents a resolicitation of a previous solicitation (IFB 601320000069492) from which no award was made. The response remains irrevocable for 120 calendar days following the solicitation closing.