Rip Rap for the Waller County Maintenance Operations

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601330000044046 for rip rap materials to be delivered to IH 10 Eastbound at Brookshire Creek, located between FM 359 @ Woods Road in Brookshire, TX. The procurement specifically seeks 300 tons of Large Rip Rap sized 18 to 24 inches, in accordance with Item 432 of TxDOT's Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and Bridges. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2025, with a bid closing date of July 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM Central Time. Vendors must submit their responses through the Bonfire system and will be evaluated based on the lowest price and ability to meet procurement requirements. Key deadlines include July 18, 2025 for submitting questions, with TxDOT's responses to be posted by July 21, 2025, and a tentative contract award date of August 1, 2025. Delivery of materials must be made between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding state and federal holidays, with specific technical requirements outlined in the detailed specification documents for riprap placement and material quality.

The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations, but it does include provisions for various preferences under Texas Administrative Code, such as preferences for Texas-produced supplies, USA-produced materials, and goods from businesses owned by service-disabled veterans. Vendors must be listed on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and comply with multiple state requirements, including non-discrimination provisions and cybersecurity training. The solicitation includes an Early Payment Program that offers vendors expedited invoice processing and payments in exchange for a discount. Bidders must complete additional documentation, including a Texas Family Code Schedule requiring disclosure of business ownership and a comprehensive Execution of Bid form certifying legal and ethical compliance. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is for 300 tons of rip rap material, with payment to be made at the unit price bid, which includes full compensation for materials, hauling, placement, and associated labor and equipment.