Rental of Osmosis Units for the Lubbock District (Highway District 05)

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking vendors to provide rental of reverse osmosis systems for the Lubbock District (Highway District 05). The solicitation, IFB No. 601340000058317, requires the successful vendor to provide and install 24 reverse osmosis units at various TxDOT locations, perform bi-annual maintenance, and handle any additional services to return the equipment or work area to proper functioning condition. The vendor must have at least 3 years of experience providing osmosis system rentals and maintenance within the past 5 years. Responses are due by September 4, 2024 at 3:00 PM Central Time, and the contract is anticipated to be awarded on September 5, 2024. The initial contract term is from the date of execution through September 4, 2025, with three one-year renewal options at TxDOT's sole discretion. Pricing is to be on a firm, fixed-price basis and may be adjusted annually based on the CPI-W index.

The solicitation does not mention any set-aside requirements or designated preference programs. The current incumbent vendor is not identified, and the solicitation does not provide details on the existing infrastructure or budget ranges. The award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value to the state based on lowest price and the vendor's ability to meet the requirements outlined in the Statement of Work.