Salt Brine Production System for the TxDOT Belton Maintenance Section

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking to procure a Salt Brine Production System for its Belton Maintenance Section located in Bell County, Texas, through Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation number 601310000093628. The specific procurement requires one Large BrineMaster Brine Maker BM3000 or TxDOT-approved equivalent system, with precise technical specifications including an upflow process, maximum dimensions of 181 inches length, 65 inches width, and 82 inches height. The system must have a minimum 600-gallon main tank capacity, 2 cubic yard rock salt holding capacity, and produce at least 2,600 gallons of salt brine per hour. All equipment must be new, with original manuals containing illustrated parts lists and operating instructions, and carry a minimum 12-month warranty. The solicitation timeline includes a bid opening on January 27, 2025, with questions due by January 31, 2025, TxDOT responses to questions by February 4, 2025, and bids due on February 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time. The tentative contract award date is February 14, 2025, with delivery to be made to TxDOT Belton at 410 W Loop 121, Belton, TX 76513.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, though the Execution of Bid document indicates potential preferences for Texas-produced supplies, USA-produced materials, and products from service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Vendors must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) to receive bidding opportunities. An Early Payment Program is available, offering vendors the opportunity to receive expedited payments in exchange for cash discounts, processed through Oxygen Finance Americas, Inc. While no specific budget range is provided in the documents, vendors are required to submit firm, all-inclusive, fixed pricing with F.O.B. destination terms, meaning all freight charges must be prepaid and included in unit pricing. The solicitation notes that no quantity guarantees are provided, and TxDOT reserves the right to obtain products from other sources during the contract term. All responses must be submitted through the Bonfire system at https://txdot.bonfirehub.com, and the procurement is a re-advertisement of a previous solicitation number 601310000092670.