Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Equipment

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601440000051404 for the procurement of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Equipment, specifically classified as proprietary equipment under Texas Government Code 2155.067. The solicitation seeks one unit of an AIR 2124 GPR system manufactured by KONTUR AS, featuring 24 channels, a 5.9-foot effective scan width, frequency range of 30-4,500 MHz, and certified compliance with European and FCC standards. This air-launched antenna array system is intended for high-speed, three-dimensional subsurface assessments for pavement and road evaluation, airport runway inspection, railway ballast analysis, and contamination detection at TxDOT's Austin District facility located at 6230 East Stassney Lane, Austin, Texas 78744. Pricing must be submitted on a firm, all-inclusive, fixed-price basis with F.O.B. destination and freight prepaid and included; purchases are exempt from state and local sales tax and federal excise tax. The evaluation will be based on lowest price and the respondent's ability to meet specifications, with TxDOT reserving the right to apply best value criteria considering quality, reliability, delivery terms, and past vendor performance. The solicitation opened April 20, 2026, with questions due by April 22, 2026, TxDOT responses posted by April 28, 2026, and bid submission deadline of May 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with a tentative contract award date of May 12, 2026. All vendor responses are irrevocable for 120 calendar days following the solicitation closing date.

This procurement is not restricted to any specific organizational classifications, though a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan is required as subcontracting opportunities are probable. The VetHUB participation goal is established at 0% per fiscal year, and respondents must demonstrate good faith effort in developing their HUB Subcontracting Plan through subcontracting, notifying potential VetHUB partners, or providing self-performance justification. All responses must include the completed Bid Table, Execution of Bid form, Texas Family Code Schedule, acknowledgement of addenda if applicable, HUB Subcontracting Plan, and vendor qualifications documentation submitted through the Euna Procurement system. No insurance, performance bonds, financial requirements, or accessibility requirements are applicable to this solicitation. TxDOT reserves the right to waive minor errors and omissions, and no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation materials. The primary procurement contact is Benjamin McIntyre, CTCD, reachable at benjamin.mcintyre@txdot.gov or 903-737-9359, and respondents must monitor the TxDOT Procurement Portal at https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/ for any addenda or changes.