Laboratory Equipment and Accessories for the TxDOT Area Office in Corpus Christi, TX

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB No. 601320000070474) to procure laboratory equipment and accessories for the TxDOT Area Office in Corpus Christi, Texas, located at 1701 South Padre Island Drive. The procurement encompasses six categories of equipment under NIGP Class-Items 175-08, 175-53, 175-54, 175-78, and 490-90, including tamping rods (24 inches by 5/8 inches, stainless steel), strike-off bars (304 stainless steel), a 6-tray capacity sieve shaker (115V/60Hz), test sieves in five configurations (8-inch No. 8 and 12-inch No. 20, 30, 50, and 200), balance scales with 0.1g precision and minimum 10,000g capacity, and retainer sets for 4-inch diameter concrete cylinders. All equipment must be new, latest production models with complete assembly and installation upon delivery, and vendors must provide examples such as Gilson Co. equipment or TxDOT-approved equivalents. Critical deadlines include April 15, 2026, for question submissions, April 20, 2026, for TxDOT responses to questions, and April 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time, as the solicitation closing date. Award is anticipated on May 1, 2026, and delivery must occur between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday, excluding state and federal holidays. Vendors must submit electronically through the Euna Procurement system at https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/ and provide a signed bid table, execution of bid form, Texas Family Code Schedule, acknowledgment of addenda if applicable, and vendor qualifications if applicable. Pricing must be firm and all-inclusive on an F.O.B. destination basis with freight prepaid and included in unit prices, and award will be made to the vendor providing the best value based on lowest price and ability to meet specifications in accordance with TxDOT Terms and Conditions. All equipment must be new and in first-class condition, with electrical items meeting OSHA standards and bearing appropriate UL, FMRC, or NEMA listings, and vendors must provide a minimum 12-month warranty with complete operational and service manuals including illustrated parts lists and calibration instructions in English, along with safety plaques and decals in accordance with ANSI 535.4 standards.

Respondents must comply with Texas Family Code Section 231.006 regarding child support obligations and must certify that all individuals or business entities holding at least twenty-five percent ownership interest are identified with their Social Security numbers. Bidders may claim tie-breaker advantages under Texas Administrative Code Rule 34TAC 20.306 for categories such as Texas-produced supplies, agricultural products, service-disabled veteran businesses, recycled materials, and energy-efficient or environmentally sensitive products. Vendors must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) to participate, and new suppliers should apply at https://comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/cmbl/ or contact 512-463-3459 for registration information. No specific incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials, and there is no identified budget range or award value disclosed. All responses are irrevocable for 120 calendar days following the solicitation closing date, and no minimum quantity guarantees are provided, with the contract designated as non-exclusive. Insurance, performance bonds, and security requirements are not applicable to this procurement.