Salt Brine Conveyor Systems for the TxDOT Bowie Maintenance Section

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids for a Salt Brine Conveyor System for the Bowie Maintenance Section, located in Medina County. The procurement seeks one gravity roller-type conveyor system with aluminum and steel frames, specifically designed for salt brine transportation. Technical specifications require a stainless steel conveyor with a minimum 20-foot length, 20-inch wide cleated belt, 2HP 110/220V single-phase motor, and a front-end loader hopper with 1.5 cubic yard capacity. The system must include a bin vibrator, adjustable height flowgate control, and wheels for mobility. All equipment must be new, with no used, demonstrator, or reconditioned models accepted. The solicitation (No. 601310000092926) opens on November 18, 2024, with questions due by November 21, 2024, and TxDOT's responses to be posted by November 26, 2024. Bid responses are due December 2, 2024, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with a tentative award date of December 3, 2024. TxDOT will evaluate responses based on the lowest price and the respondent's ability to meet all specified requirements.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. However, the Execution of Bid document indicates preferences for Texas-based products, environmentally friendly products, and services from businesses owned by service-disabled veterans or located in economically depressed areas. Vendors must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). The procurement includes an optional Early Payment Program that offers vendors expedited invoice processing and payments in exchange for a small discount. Vendors must complete various certification documents, including a Texas Family Code Schedule for child support obligations and an Execution of Bid form. While no specific budget range is provided, the solicitation requires firm, all-inclusive, fixed-price submissions with freight included. A minimum 12-month warranty is required, with longer periods applicable if the manufacturer's standard warranty exceeds this timeframe.