Purchase of Thermogravimetric Analyzer for TxDOT Material and Tests Division

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is procuring a Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) for their Material and Tests Division. The TGA must be capable of testing at temperatures up to 1200C and work in conjunction with TxDOT's existing Nicolet iS50 FTIR Spectrometer to perform compositional analyses of traffic and coating materials. The vendor must provide installation, training, and warranty services for the equipment. The solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) that will be awarded to the vendor providing the best value based on lowest price and ability to meet the requirements. The solicitation is re-advertised, with a due date of August 22, 2024 and a tentative award date of August 27, 2024. Respondents must submit a Bid Table, Execution of Bid, Texas Family Code Schedule, and any applicable addenda acknowledgements.

The contract opportunity is open to qualified vendors across the state of Texas, with the delivery location specified as the TxDOT Materials and Tests Division in Austin, Travis County. The solicitation does not mention any set-asides or preferences, and does not identify any incumbent vendors. Pricing must be submitted on a firm, fixed-price basis, with pricing inclusive of delivery, installation, and training. The funding source and contract value are not specified, but the purchase will be exempt from state/local sales tax and federal excise tax.