Spray Tank Trailer, Max 4, 200 Gal System-Houston District

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Houston District has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation (No. 601330000045553) for the procurement of three spray tank trailers with a maximum capacity of 4,200 gallons each, meeting TxDOT Specification No. 073-32-45 (dated April 2026). The equipment must be the latest model in current production, comply with all federal and state safety regulations, and include a Certificate of Origin and Certificate of Title. Deliverables must be transported to 12015 SH 6, Sugarland, TX 77498, with delivery occurring between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. All pricing must be submitted on a firm, fixed-price basis with F.O.B. destination, freight prepaid and included in the unit price. Responses must be submitted electronically to Chester.Osborne@txdot.gov by May 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, with contract award tentatively scheduled for June 1, 2026. Respondents must submit a signed Invitation for Bid, Texas Family Code Schedule, completed Data Sheet Schedule, and applicable addenda as separate PDF documents not exceeding 20 MB in total file size, with pricing schedules provided in Excel format. The equipment is subject to a maximum five-day acceptance inspection and performance testing period upon receipt, and includes a 12-month minimum warranty commencing upon acceptance into TxDOT's inventory with coverage of 100 percent parts and labor.

This solicitation has been designated as an emergency purchase under Texas Government Code 2155.137 and 34 TAC 20.82. Respondents may claim preferences under 34 TAC 20.306 for Texas-produced supplies, USA-produced materials, energy-efficient products, or other applicable preferences. All respondents must provide Federal Employer Identification Numbers (EIN) and certify compliance with state and federal requirements, including nondiscrimination provisions, E-Verify, workers' compensation insurance, and anti-terrorism statutes. Respondents must also complete and sign the Texas Family Code Schedule, certifying eligibility to receive state payments on state contracts under Family Code Section 231.006, and disclose names and Social Security numbers for any individual or entity holding at least twenty-five percent ownership interest. Respondents may participate in TxDOT's Early Payment Program by offering a cash discount in exchange for prioritized invoice processing and early payment. Vendor performance will be monitored throughout the contract term, with potential unsatisfactory performance determinations for failure to deliver, failure to deliver useable products, or unsatisfactory service performance. No specific budget range or award value has been listed in this solicitation.