Refurbished 500 BBL Frac Tank-Dallas District

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking to procure refurbished 500 BBL frac tanks for its Dallas District through a competitive solicitation process. The procurement specifically targets transport tanks with a V-bottom design for brine transportation, identified under solicitation number 601310000096588. All vendors interested in responding to this opportunity must register through the TxDOT Procurement Portal at https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/, with the response submittal deadline set for July 28, 2025. Potential respondents are required to ensure their vendor information is current on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and adhere to the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) code standards. The procurement contact for this solicitation is Chester Osborne, who can be reached at Chester.Osborne@txdot.gov or 713-835-4437 for any additional questions or clarifications regarding the bid requirements.

While the solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations, TxDOT encourages new suppliers to apply to the CMBL to expand bidding opportunities. The procurement includes an Early Payment Program that offers prioritized invoice processing and payments to vendors who complete the attached "Priority Invoice and Early Payment Program" form. Though specific award values are not detailed in the provided documentation, the solicitation suggests a standardized procurement approach for specialized transportation equipment. Vendors should carefully review all documentation on the Bonfire portal and ensure complete compliance with TxDOT's procurement guidelines. New and existing vendors are advised to thoroughly review their CMBL registration and maintain up-to-date vendor information to maximize their potential for selection in this and future solicitations.