Alpha UPS Systems

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Amarillo District is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601340000065616 for the procurement of Alpha Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems, classified under NIGP Class-Item 550-81. This is a proprietary/sole source procurement for Battery Backup Systems designed to provide emergency power to traffic signal cabinets equipped with LED lenses. The procured systems must meet Special Specification TO-8248 requirements, including an externally mounted cabinet assembly (Model TO-8248) with an FXM-HP2000 Inverter, with a required quantity of five units. The UPS system must supply reliable emergency backup power for a minimum of 4 hours at full runtime (700 watts) and an additional 2 hours at reduced power (350 watts) under specified ambient temperatures, automatically switching to flash mode when battery charge reaches approximately 40%. Key technical requirements include compatibility with TS1, TS2, and Model 170/2070 controllers; operation in temperature ranges from -34°C to +74°C; 1,400-watt maximum load capacity; transfer time not exceeding 65 milliseconds; minimum 80% inverter efficiency; pure sine wave output between 110V-125V AC at 3% THD; sealed prismatic valve-regulated lead acid batteries with 5-year full replacement warranty; and NEMA type 3R aluminum cabinet construction with stainless steel hardware. Award will be made to the vendor providing the best value based on lowest price and ability to meet all specified requirements. The solicitation opened May 20, 2026, with a question submission deadline of May 22, 2026, TxDOT responses to questions scheduled for posting by May 27, 2026, and proposals due June 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time. The tentative contract award date is June 17, 2026, and delivery must be made to TxDOT Amarillo District at 5715 Canyon Drive, Amarillo, TX 79110, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday, excluding state and federal holidays. All responses must be submitted through the Euna Procurement system at https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/ and must include a completed Bid Table, Execution of Bid, Texas Family Code Schedule, and acknowledgment of any addenda.

Respondents must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and maintain current information reflecting applicable NIGP classifications. Pricing must be submitted on a firm, all-inclusive, fixed-price basis with all shipping and delivery fees included as F.O.B. destination, freight prepaid; purchases are exempt from state and local sales tax and federal excise tax. The Execution of Bid form requires respondents to certify compliance with applicable state and federal laws, confirm they are not debarred or suspended from federal procurement, and acknowledge mandatory preferences for tie-breaking that prioritize Texas-based suppliers and products, USA-produced goods, economically disadvantaged businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises, and environmentally sensitive products. All respondents must complete and return the Texas Family Code Schedule certifying eligibility under Texas Family Code Section 231.006 regarding child support obligations, with failure to complete this form resulting in the response being deemed non-responsive. The response is irrevocable for 120 calendar days following the solicitation closing date unless extended by written agreement. No minimum quantities are guaranteed under the contract, and TxDOT reserves the right to obtain products from other sources during the contract term and to waive minor errors and omissions while rejecting any response not prepared in accordance with solicitation requirements. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the solicitation documents.