Signal Controllers for Athens Regional Distribution Center

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of five (5) Econolite NEMA TS/2, Size 6 base-mount traffic signal controllers for the Athens Regional Distribution Center. These controllers must meet specific technical requirements, including specification DMS 11170 for fully actuated, solid-state traffic signal controller assemblies, and comply with NEMA TS 2 standards, NTCIP compliance requirements, and Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD) standards. Respondents are required to indicate the manufacturer make and model of the equipment and provide documentation proving they are an authorized dealer or distributor of the specified products. The solicitation was posted on December 15, 2025, with responses due by 3:00 p.m. central time on December 19, 2025, and a tentative contract award date of January 2, 2026. This is an emergency purchase made under Texas Government Code 2155.137 and 34 TAC 20.82, with pricing quoted on an F.O.B. destination basis and freight prepaid and included in the unit price. All goods must be new, and responses will remain irrevocable for 120 calendar days following the opening date.

The procurement allows for potential preferences under 34 TAC 20.306, which must be clearly identified in the solicitation. All equipment must be pre-qualified through TxDOT's Traffic Safety Division, requiring sample submissions for testing and certification before award. Vendors must ensure that the equipment includes a minimum of 95 percent of the manufacturer's standard warranty remaining at invoice submission, with a mandatory five-year full warranty for parts and labor from the date of acceptance. TxDOT reserves the right to accept or reject all or any part of responses and will make awards based on best value criteria. The contract funding is contingent on the availability of state funds and may be terminated without penalty if funds are not appropriated. Acceptance inspection and performance testing will not exceed thirty working days, weather permitting. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves five units of specialized traffic signal controllers, suggesting a moderate-value contract focused on critical transportation infrastructure equipment.