Ice Blitzer Auto Skids

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601340000064188 for the procurement of two units of 1,600-gallon Ice Blitzer Auto Skid Sprayers for the TxDOT Abilene District. The solicitation seeks equipment meeting specific technical specifications, including an Ace GE-860 pump rated at 140 gpm with 8hp Honda electric start engine, a Remcor203 triple outlet control assembly with Raven motorized valves for three-lane boom capability, an 8-foot-2-inch stainless steel spray bar with TeeJet nozzles, and a dust suppression spray bar with RA-80 nozzles. Respondents must be official authorized dealers or authorized resellers of the specified products and must submit documentation proving authorized dealer or reseller status within two days of TxDOT's request. The bid responses were due by February 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with an anticipated contract award date of March 9, 2026. Delivery must be made to TxDOT Abilene, 4250 N Clack Street, Abilene, Texas 79601, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday, excluding state and federal holidays. Award will be made to the vendor providing the best value based on lowest price and ability to meet stated requirements, with all pricing submitted on an F.O.B. destination basis with freight prepaid and included in unit prices. No performance bonds, financial requirements, HUB subcontracting plans, or insurance requirements are applicable to this solicitation.

The solicitation allows respondents to claim preferences under Rule 34TAC 20.306 for Texas-produced supplies, USA-produced materials, products from economically depressed areas, service-disabled veteran businesses, environmentally sensitive materials, and energy-efficient products. Responses must be submitted electronically through the Euna Procurement system at https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/ and must include the Bid Table, Execution of Bid form, Texas Family Code Schedule, acknowledgement of any addenda, and a completed Data Sheet Schedule with all mandatory fields completed with accurate manufacturer information and authorized dealer/distributor status. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. Vendors must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) to receive bidding opportunities; new suppliers should apply to be listed, while existing TxDOT vendors must verify their CMBL information is current with applicable NIGP class and item codes properly selected. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement is not disclosed in the available documentation. All contract responses are irrevocable for 120 calendar days following the solicitation closing date, and TxDOT reserves the right to waive minor errors and omissions.