Purchase of Replacement Centrifugal Pumps for TxDOT San Antonio District

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) San Antonio District is seeking to procure ten replacement gas engine-driven centrifugal pumps for brine spraying equipment through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601320000068633. The procurement targets specific gas engine-driven centrifugal pumps with cast iron construction, featuring a Honda GX240 (8HP) electric start engine, 2-inch suction connections, and 1-1/2-inch discharge connections. Required pump specifications include a maximum pressure of 140 PSI, maximum flow of 140 GPM, and a minimum 5.6-quart fuel tank capacity with electrophoretic coating on interior surfaces. Delivery will be to the East Bexar County Maintenance facility at 9320 SE Loop 410, San Antonio, Texas 78223, with performance requirements mandating completely assembled and adjusted pumps ready for continuous operation. Key procurement dates include a question submission deadline of November 14, 2025, agency responses to questions by November 18, 2025, bid closing on November 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time, and anticipated contract award on December 3, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest price from vendors meeting all specified requirements, with responses remaining irrevocable for 120 calendar days.

The solicitation requires vendors to be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and classified under appropriate National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) codes. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly stated, the bid documents indicate potential preferences for Texas-produced supplies, agricultural products, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and environmentally sensitive products. Vendors must complete comprehensive legal certifications, including anti-trust compliance, conflict-of-interest declarations, and verification of non-debarment status. The contract is non-exclusive, allowing TxDOT to obtain similar products from alternative sources, and includes provisions for potential termination for cause, convenience, or funding limitations. Material and performance warranties of at least twelve months covering 100 percent parts and labor are mandatory. Payment terms are established at thirty days following acceptance of goods, with purchases exempt from state and local sales tax. No specific total contract value or budget range is detailed in the procurement documents, though the solicitation is for ten centrifugal pumps to be delivered to the San Antonio District maintenance facility.