Towable Graders for the TxDOT Lubbock District Offices

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids through Invitation for Bid (IFB) number 601340000064141 for the procurement of towable graders to equip various TxDOT facilities within the Lubbock District. Specifically, TxDOT seeks straight-edge, 10-foot working width towable graders equipped with grader blades operated by electric over hydraulic systems. The solicitation was posted on March 27, 2026, with a response deadline of April 3, 2026; all bids must be submitted through the TxDOT Procurement Portal via the Euna Procurement platform (formerly Bonfire) at https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/, and no submissions will be accepted after the specified deadline. Vendors must register through the Euna Procurement website to respond to this solicitation, and all solicitation information, addendums, questions and answers, and any changes will be posted on the TxDOT Procurement Portal. The primary procurement contact is Brooke Zotz, CTCD, who can be reached at Brooke.Taylor@txdot.gov or 512-416-4790. TxDOT utilizes the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) code system to standardize procurement practices and classify equipment, and vendors are selected from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) based on applicable NIGP classifications.

To participate in this procurement opportunity, vendors must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL); new suppliers interested in providing materials, equipment, supplies, and services to TxDOT should apply for inclusion on the CMBL to receive bidding opportunities, while existing TxDOT vendors must verify that their CMBL information is current and that applicable NIGP class and item codes are properly selected. CMBL registration and updates can be completed online at https://comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/cmbl/ or by contacting the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts at 512-463-3459. The solicitation documents, including Addendum #1 effective August 1, 2025, were revised to reflect current requirements and are available through the TxDOT Procurement Portal. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, or budget ranges were identified in the available solicitation materials. Vendors should monitor the TxDOT Procurement Portal regularly for any additional addendums, clarifications, or updates prior to the April 3, 2026 response deadline.