Rain Gauges and Cable Assembly

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is conducting a competitive solicitation (Invitation for Bid 580-25-IFB-3700) for Rain Gauges and Cable Assembly across Travis County and multiple Austin City jurisdictions. The procurement seeks to acquire 60 MetOne 380D Tipping Bucket Rain Gauges with 12-inch funnel diameter and 80 corresponding Signal Cable Assembly units, each 12 meters/33 feet in length. These precision environmental monitoring instruments are designed for meteorological, agricultural, or hydrological research applications, featuring advanced specifications including operation across temperatures from -58F to 158F and 1% accuracy at 1"/hr. The solicitation was posted on April 16, 2025, with bids due on April 30, 2025, at 2:00pm Central Time. Potential bidders have a designated question and answer period from April 23-25, 2025, during which they can direct inquiries to TWDB Purchaser Valerie Arnold via email. Bid submissions must be emailed to Bid-Room@twdb.texas.gov and include comprehensive vendor information, W-9 forms, detailed item descriptions, quantities, and associated costs.

The procurement appears to have standard state contracting requirements, including compliance with Section 2155.067 of the Texas Government Code, which mandates strict adherence to specified brand names, makes, and model numbers. Vendors must meet various state-specific certifications, including participation in the E-Verify program, anti-boycott provisions, and compliance with child support obligations. The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Shipping terms are FOB Destination with Net30 payment terms, and all items will be delivered to 1903 Hydro Drive, Austin, TX 78728. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the procurement involves 60 rain gauges and 80 cable assemblies, suggesting a moderate-scale investment in environmental monitoring equipment. Contractors must also demonstrate compliance with additional requirements, such as not being on federal terrorism watch lists, having no delinquent state debts, and meeting various cybersecurity and intellectual property protection standards.