Reflective Sheeting, Sign Face Material

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 304T-26-801A1 for reflective sheeting and sign face materials, primarily targeting the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The procurement seeks ten distinct line items of reflective sheeting materials in various types and colors, including Type A, B, BFL, CFL, and Type D sheeting in colors such as white, yellow, yellow-green, orange, red, green, blue, and brown. Manufacturers must be pre-qualified and listed on the Material Producer List, with approved vendors including 3M, Avery Dennison, Nippon Carbide Industries, ORAFOL Americas, and Aura Optical Systems. Total anticipated procurement volume is approximately 5,083,204 square feet of reflective sheeting, with specific quantities for each line item ranging from 68,000 to 2,025,200 square feet. The solicitation requires comprehensive compliance with Texas Department of Transportation Departmental Materials Specification DMS-8300, which establishes rigorous quality monitoring, pre-qualification standards, and performance criteria. Critical submission deadlines include January 8, 2026, for questions and January 27, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Central Time for bid responses.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, though the response package includes sections for preference qualifications related to Texas-manufactured goods, service-disabled veteran ownership, and recycled materials. The initial contract term will commence upon award and expire on April 30, 2026, with potential renewal options extending through April 30, 2029. Contractors are subject to a 1.5% Texas SmartBuy administrative fee and must maintain minimum commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence. While no specific total contract value is mentioned, the extensive quantity requirements suggest a substantial procurement commitment. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation including descriptive literature, manufacturer's price lists, and compliance with all specified requirements. The contract includes provisions for price adjustments after the initial term based on manufacturer's price list changes, subject to Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts approval, and products must be new, unused, and in first-class condition with a minimum 90-day warranty.