Conductor and Copper Wire for the Amarillo District

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Amarillo District is soliciting bids through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601340000065445 for the supply of electrical conductors and copper wire, classified under NIGP Class-Item 280-24. The procurement encompasses three line items: XHHW-type wire in black (8 AWG, 31,000 feet), XHHW-type wire in red (8 AWG, 31,000 feet), and bare copper stranded wire (number 8, 31,000 feet), with all materials required to comply with Texas Department of Transportation specifications including DMS-11040 and Item 620. All supplied materials must be sourced from the Department's Materials Prequalification List (MPL) for Roadway Illumination and Electrical Supplies, demonstrating pre-qualification of approved manufacturers and suppliers. Electrical conductors must be new, stranded, insulated materials rated for 600 volts and approved for wet locations, conforming to UL, NEC, and Canadian Standards Association requirements, with pricing submitted on a firm, fixed-price, all-inclusive F.O.B. destination basis with freight prepaid and included in unit prices. The solicitation opened on April 24, 2026, with a submission deadline of May 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time; vendors must submit questions by May 1, 2026, with TxDOT responses posted by May 5, 2026. Award is tentatively scheduled for May 11, 2026, and delivery must be made to 5715 Canyon Drive East, Service Road of IH 27 at Western Street, Amarillo, Texas 79110, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday, excluding state and federal holidays. Evaluation and award will be made to the lowest responsive bidder meeting specifications based on best value to the state, with responses remaining irrevocable for 120 calendar days following the solicitation closing date.

There are no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the solicitation; however, the Execution of Bid form outlines tie-breaking preference categories that consider Texas-produced goods, products from economically depressed areas, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, recycled materials, and energy-efficient products. Respondents must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and maintain current information with applicable NIGP class and item codes properly selected; new suppliers must apply for CMBL registration at https://comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/cmbl/ or by calling 512-463-3459. All responses must include five sections: Bid Table, Execution of Bid, Texas Family Code Schedule, Acknowledgement of Associated Addenda (if applicable), and signed documentation, with submissions made electronically through the Euna Procurement system (support.bonfire@eunasolutions.com). No performance bonds, security requirements, insurance requirements, or HUB subcontracting plans are applicable to this contract, and TxDOT reserves the right to obtain products from other sources and does not guarantee contract quantities. The estimated quantities are provided for comparison purposes only, with actual orders based on TxDOT's operational needs; upon mutual agreement, the contract quantity may be increased up to the original quantity for like equipment at the same unit price within three months of award. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents; pricing will be determined by submitted bids multiplied by estimated quantities for each line item.