Skid Friction Testing Tires-Austin District

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for skid-friction testing tires to be delivered to the Maintenance/Pavement Section facility in Austin, TX. The procurement specifically requires 100 smooth tread tires conforming to ASTM E-524 standard in G78-15 size, along with 2 ribbed tread tires meeting ASTM E-501 standard. This emergency purchase is being conducted under Texas Government Code 2155.137 and 34 TAC 20.82, with responses due by 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on December 19, 2025. The solicitation requires a firm, fixed-price submission with F.O.B. destination pricing and prepaid freight charges included in the unit price. Delivery must occur between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, with all goods subject to acceptance inspection and performance testing within five working days of receipt. Bidders must submit a completed response package including a signed Invitation for Bid, Texas Family Code Schedule, Data Sheet Schedule with detailed equipment specifications, and any applicable addenda.

Vendors must be registered on the Texas Comptroller's Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) to participate in this bidding opportunity. The procurement allows for potential tie-bid preferences for Texas-produced supplies, materials, or equipment offered by Texas bidders. TxDOT reserves the right to order only the amounts needed without guaranteeing minimum or maximum purchases. Vendors can participate in TxDOT's Early Payment Program by offering cash discounts for priority invoice processing. The equipment must include a minimum 12-month warranty covering 100 percent parts and labor, with warranty coverage beginning upon TxDOT's acceptance of the equipment into inventory. The tentative contract award date is December 29, 2025, though the specific contract term is not detailed beyond the initial purchase order. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the procurement is for a targeted, specific quantity of specialized testing tires with precise technical specifications.