Signal Controllers for Athens Regional Distribution Center

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 601290000032217 for the procurement of 10 NEMA TS/2 Type 1, Size 6 traffic signal controllers with specific technical requirements. These controllers are intended for the Athens Regional Supply Center and must meet Departmental Materials Specification (DMS) 11170, dated July 2012, with capabilities for four-phase and three-phase diamond operational configurations. The solicitation requires vendors to provide F.O.B. destination pricing with freight prepaid and be authorized dealers or distributors of the specified equipment. The bid response is due on August 12, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with potential for contract renewal for up to three additional periods. Vendors must comply with comprehensive state and federal regulations, including accessibility standards, cyber security training, and various non-discrimination statutes, and may be required to submit proof of dealer authorization within two days of request.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must be prepared to demonstrate their technical capability to provide traffic signal controllers that meet the precise specifications outlined in the solicitation. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the controllers are designed for integration into existing traffic signal intersection infrastructure. The solicitation allows for potential contract extensions up to 180 calendar days beyond the initial term, suggesting flexibility in procurement timing. Although a specific award value is not directly stated, the procurement involves 10 specialized traffic signal controllers, indicating a moderate-scale technological procurement with potential for future expanded deployments. The comprehensive requirements suggest that only technically qualified vendors with specific manufacturing or distribution capabilities in traffic control equipment will be competitive in this bidding process.