Pre-Owned Aircraft, Twin Engine, Turbofan, Minimum 8 Passenger

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking to procure a pre-owned aircraft through a competitive bidding process, specifically targeting a twin-engine, turbofan aircraft with a minimum passenger capacity of 8. The solicitation, identified by Bonfire Reference Number 601440000050973, is posted on the TxDOT Procurement Portal and requires vendors to register through the Euna Procurement website to submit responses. Interested suppliers must submit their proposals by December 1, 2025, with strict adherence to the specified deadline, as late submissions will not be considered. Vendors are required to continuously monitor the procurement website for potential addendums, supplemental documents, or changes to the solicitation. The procurement contact for this opportunity is Gustavo Taborga, who can be reached at Gustavo.Taborga@txdot.gov or by phone at 512-416-4724. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, vendors must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) to participate in the bidding process.

To be eligible for this contract opportunity, vendors must complete registration on the CMBL through the Texas Comptroller's office, either online at https://comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/cmbl/ or by telephone at 512-463-3459. The procurement utilizes the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) code system to standardize purchases, which implies potential categorization and classification requirements for bidders. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned in the provided documentation, vendors should ensure their NIGP class and item codes are current and accurately reflect their business capabilities. New suppliers interested in providing materials, equipment, supplies, or services to TxDOT must go through the CMBL registration process. Although the exact budget range or potential award value is not specified in the document, the procurement is for a pre-owned aircraft, which suggests a potentially significant financial investment. Existing TxDOT vendors are advised to verify and update their current CMBL information to maintain eligibility for future procurement opportunities.