Wavetronix SmartSensor Matrix, Advance Detection Systems and Accessories

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is issuing a Request for Offer (RFO) No. 601330000045865 for the procurement of Wavetronix SmartSensor Matrix Advance Detection Systems and related accessories for TxDOT's Houston District. The solicitation seeks proprietary traffic detection equipment including SmartSensor Matrix units (31 units), SmartSensor Advance units (13 units), mounting assemblies (44 units), cables, junction boxes, surge protection devices, Arc6 units (8 units), cable connectors (8 units), SmartSensor Advance Viewfinder units (4 units), and cable spools (6 units), all priced on a per-unit basis with freight prepaid and included in unit prices. The equipment must be manufactured in the USA, comply with FCC regulations and NEMA TS 2 standards, feature detection ranges up to 140 feet for the Matrix and 600 feet for the Advance, operate in temperatures from -40F to 165F, include two-year warranties against material and workmanship defects, and provide manufacturer training and technical support. Delivery must occur between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM on weekdays to the TxDOT Brazoria Area Office at 18671 FM 523 in Angleton, Texas. The solicitation opened on March 13, 2026, with a question submission deadline of March 17, 2026, TxDOT's response to questions posted by March 20, 2026, and a closing date of March 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with a tentative contract award date of April 6, 2026. Evaluation will be based on a weighted scoring system considering the respondent's approach to meeting specifications (50 points), lead time (10 points), and pricing (40 points) in the initial offer phase, with potential score adjustments to 60 points for revised approach and lead time and 40 points for revised pricing if discussions occur. Responses must be submitted electronically through the Euna Procurement system at https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/ in separate, unencrypted documents.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting organizational type are identified in the solicitation; however, all respondents must comply with anti-trust laws, anti-terrorism screening requirements, and conflict-of-interest provisions, and must certify compliance with Texas Government Code requirements regarding child support obligations through completion of the Texas Family Code Schedule. Respondents may claim bid preferences under Texas Administrative Code Rule 34TAC 20.306 for Texas-produced supplies, USA-produced goods, economically disadvantaged vendors, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, recycled or environmentally sensitive products, and energy-efficient items. Prospective vendors must be registered with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and possess appropriate NIGP classifications; new suppliers should apply at https://comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/cmbl/ or contact 512-463-3459. All responses must include completed Execution of Offer forms, Texas Family Code Schedules, Assumptions Schedules, and Exceptions Schedules, and must meet pass/fail vendor performance requirements based on CPA Vendor Performance Reports. No HUB Subcontracting Plan is required unless subcontractors are used. The solicitation does not specify a contract award value, minimum quantity guarantees, or contract term length, and TxDOT reserves the right to terminate the contract without penalty based on funding availability. For solicitation inquiries, respondents should contact Courtney Skains at 936-433-7129 or courtney.skains@txdot.gov, with Ashley Ramirez as secondary contact.