Purchase of Traffic Signal Cabinets for TxDOT Odessa District (Highway District 06)

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), specifically the Odessa District (Highway District 06), has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation No. 601340000060465 to procure two Traffic Signal Cabinets and associated equipment. The procurement includes two primary line items: a TxDOT Standard TS2 Cabinet Double Door with Option 4 Traffic Signal Controller Assembly (Size 6 base mount) and a compatible Battery Back-Up System (BBU) that meets specifications for TS1, TS2, and Model 170/2070 controllers. The traffic signal cabinets must be constructed of unpainted sheet aluminum with a minimum thickness of 3.2mm, containing no wood or flammable materials, and must comply with multiple TxDOT specifications including the Traffic Signals Material Producer List and Item 680 Highway Traffic Signals Specification. All equipment must be pre-qualified and listed on TxDOT's Material Producer List, with manufacturers required to provide warranty and repair capabilities. Key dates for this procurement include: questions due by January 20, 2025, TxDOT responses by January 24, 2025, bid submissions due January 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time, and a tentative contract award date of January 31, 2025.

The solicitation does not explicitly require a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan, and no specific set-aside designations are noted. Vendors must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List to be eligible for bidding. The procurement offers an Early Payment Program that allows vendors to receive expedited payments in exchange for cash discounts, authorized under Texas Government Code, Chapter 2155.382. Bidders must comply with various state requirements, including completing a Texas Family Code Schedule to verify eligibility, particularly for child support obligations. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the bid requires firm, all-inclusive pricing that includes shipping, handling, and delivery fees, with all items to be delivered F.O.B. destination to the TxDOT Odessa District Office at 3901 East US Highway 80, Odessa, TX 79761. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with multiple technical specifications and material standards, suggesting a comprehensive and technical procurement process focused on high-quality traffic signal infrastructure.