Purchase and Installation of Stream Gauges - Pilot Flood Monitoring System for Leon River Watershed

Texas A&M AgriLife Research's Administrative Services Procurement Office is seeking bids for Invitation to Bid (ITB) #AG-RSCH-ITB-6532, which involves the purchase and installation of stream gauges for a Pilot Flood Monitoring System within the Leon River Watershed. The procurement specifically requires vendors to supply and install stream monitoring equipment to enhance flood management and data collection capabilities. Key procurement dates include a Questions Deadline on October 16, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. Central Time, a HUB Subcontracting Preproposal Webinar on October 9, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. Central Time, and a Bid Closing/Submission Deadline on October 23, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. Central Time. Vendors must register on the AggieBid site to view documentation and submit electronic bids, with a strong recommendation to register early to avoid potential submission complications. The procurement contact is Mikayla Hancock, CTCD, Buyer III, who can be reached at 979-314-5846 or Mikayla.hancock@ag.tamu.edu. All bid documentation is exclusively available on the AggieBid site, and vendors are required to actively monitor the platform for potential addenda to the bid.

The solicitation appears to encourage participation from HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) vendors, as evidenced by the HUB Subcontracting Preproposal Webinar scheduled on October 9, 2025. While specific award value or budget range was not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement involves specialized stream gauge technology for watershed monitoring. Vendors will need technical expertise in hydrological monitoring equipment installation and potentially demonstrate experience with flood management infrastructure. The electronic bidding process through AggieBid suggests a preference for technologically capable vendors who can navigate digital procurement platforms. The procurement seems focused on expanding flood monitoring capabilities in the Leon River Watershed, indicating a potential strategic investment in water resource management technology. Interested vendors should carefully review all documentation on the AggieBid site and ensure compliance with registration and submission requirements to be considered for this contract opportunity.