Applied Information School Zone Clocks

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601340000064391 seeking quotations for Applied Information School Zone Clocks, classified under NIGP Class-Item 550-96. The procurement requires the supply of Applied Information AI-500-070 Timer Switch units equipped with cellular modems, Glance Connectivity platform integration, and 10-year connectivity and support plans, available in two configurations: 61 units with DC backpanel and 8 units with AC backpanel, for a total of 69 clocks. The AI-500-070 is a sophisticated monitoring and control system designed for school beacon flashers, featuring remote monitoring capabilities for beacon status, AC power, battery backup, lamp current, cabinet door status, and radar speed information, with operating temperatures ranging from -37°C to 74°C and compatibility with solar and battery-powered applications. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Euna Procurement system (https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/) in separate, unencrypted documents by March 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with the question submission deadline of March 11, 2026, TxDOT response to questions posted by March 13, 2026, and tentative contract award on March 31, 2026. Award will be made to the vendor providing the best value to the state based on lowest price and ability to meet specifications, with delivery required to TxDOT's facility at 4250 North Clack, Abilene, TX 79601, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday. Respondents must submit a completed Bid Table with unit pricing and delivery dates, an Execution of Bid certification form, a Texas Family Code Schedule, and acknowledgement of any addenda, with failure to return these documents resulting in non-responsive bids. All prices must be firm, fixed, F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and included in the unit price, and vendors must provide evidence of delivery capability within 14 calendar days unless otherwise specified.

The solicitation is being advertised as proprietary under Texas Government Code 2155.067, meaning only responses that conform exactly to the specifications will be considered, and no Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) Subcontracting Plan is required unless the respondent uses subcontractors. Vendors may claim tie-breaking preference categories including Texas-produced supplies and materials, USA-produced items, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, disability-owned businesses, and environmentally sensitive or energy-efficient products. Respondents must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and comply with federal terrorism screening requirements through the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), demonstrating absence of debarment or suspension and compliance with all applicable Texas Government Code provisions. TX-RAMP Level 2 Certification is required with compliance to TxDOT's Moderate security baseline and Sensitive Overlay standards. The specific contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the solicitation documents, and interested vendors should contact Susan Mendoza, CTCD, at susan.mendoza@txdot.gov or 915-790-4339 for procurement inquiries, with technical support for the Bonfire platform available through https://customer.eunasolutions.com/public/s/knowledge-base/bonfire-hub.