Rumble Strip Handling Machine, Trailer Mounted with Arrowboard for the TxDOT Brownwood District

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), specifically the Brownwood District, is seeking to procure a rumble strip handling machine that is trailer mounted and includes an arrowboard through solicitation number 601310000091599. This procurement will be processed exclusively through the TxDOT Procurement Portal on the Bonfire platform, requiring all potential vendors to register on the system prior to submission. The solicitation is specifically for a specialized piece of road maintenance equipment designed to create and manage rumble strips on highways, with the primary objective of enhancing road safety by providing clear tactile and audible warnings to drivers who may be drifting from their lane. Interested vendors must submit their bids by July 7, 2025, with all bid-related information and updates to be posted on the Bonfire website. The procurement contact, William Noble, can be reached at William.Noble@txdot.gov or 940-720-7779 for any additional inquiries or clarifications regarding the solicitation.

The solicitation appears to utilize the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) code system for standardizing purchases and vendor selection, drawing from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL). While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned in the available documentation, vendors are encouraged to ensure their CMBL information is current and to apply to the list if not already registered. TxDOT is offering an Early Payment Program that provides prioritized invoice processing and potential cash discounts for vendors who complete the associated program form. Though specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documents, the specialized nature of the equipment suggests a potentially significant procurement value. The solicitation does not indicate any incumbent vendors or specify integration requirements with existing infrastructure, leaving the opportunity open to vendors who can meet the technical specifications for the rumble strip handling machine.