OEM Replacement Parts for Cincinnati Shear Machine

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting responses for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts for a Cincinnati Shear machine located at the TxDOT Production Shop in Austin, Texas. This procurement encompasses 23 line items of mechanical components and repair kits, including bearings, gaskets, seals, springs, clutches, fasteners, and various assemblies such as flexible shafts, adjusting nuts, and covers, with quantities ranging from 1 to 15 units per item, plus freight charges. All materials must be current production quality items warranted against material and workmanship defects for a minimum of 12 months from the acceptance date, with coverage of 100 percent parts and labor. Responses are due by June 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time through the Euna Procurement system, with a tentative contract award date of June 12, 2026. Evaluation will be based on best value criteria as outlined in Texas Government Code 2155.074, considering factors including quality, reliability, delivery terms, vendor past performance, and ability to provide maintenance support. Delivery of parts must be made to the Production Shop at 5501 FM 973, Austin, TX 78724, between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM Monday through Friday, excluding state and federal holidays. All pricing must be submitted on a firm, fixed-price basis with all costs F.O.B. destination, freight prepaid and included, with pricing to exclude state and local sales tax and federal excise tax.

This solicitation is designated as proprietary under Texas Government Code 2155.067, though TxDOT encourages responses from all qualified vendors capable of providing the specified items. Respondents must be registered through the Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and possess current NIGP classifications relevant to the procurement. Vendors with performance ratings below 'C,' those currently under Corrective Action Plans, or those with cancelled or terminated purchase orders in the previous twelve months may fail evaluation criteria. Respondents may claim bid preferences in multiple categories under Texas Administrative Code Rule 34TAC 20.306, including Texas-produced supplies and materials, USA-produced goods, products from economically depressed areas, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, recycled materials, energy-efficient products, and environmentally sensitive materials. No HUB subcontracting plan, performance bonds, or insurance requirements are applicable to this solicitation. The contract value is not explicitly stated; however, miscellaneous parts not currently listed are limited to a maximum of $10,000, with TxDOT obtaining parts exceeding this threshold under separate contracts. Interested vendors should contact Gustavo Taborga, CTCD, at Gustavo.Taborga@txdot.gov or 512-416-4727 for additional information, and must monitor the TxDOT Procurement Portal at https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/ for all documentation, addendums, and updates to the solicitation.