Skid-Mounted Chemical Spray System

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids for a skid-mounted chemical spray system designed for use on 10 cubic yard dump trucks, specifically for brine mixture application on roadways. The procurement is classified as an emergency purchase under Texas Government Code, with the equipment to be delivered to the TxDOT Yoakum District Office. The system requires a polyethylene tank with 1,600-1,650 gallon capacity, a spray bar system capable of covering 1-3 lanes, a pump assembly with 50-140 GPM flow rate, an in-cab three-lane controller, and a 20-25 foot cable harness. All equipment must be new, of the latest model in current production, and meet federal and state safety, health, lighting, and noise regulations. Responses are due by November 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with a tentative contract award scheduled for November 7, 2025. Deliveries will be accepted Monday through Thursday between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM, excluding state and federal holidays. Respondents must be authorized dealers or distributors and submit detailed specifications, literature, and proof of compliance with technical requirements.

The solicitation is subject to Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting requirements, with a participation goal of 21.1 percent for commodities contracts. All respondents must submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan, regardless of their subcontracting intent. The contract is not exclusive, and TxDOT does not guarantee minimum purchases. Vendors must provide pricing on a firm, fixed-price, F.O.B. destination basis with prepaid freight included in the unit price. The equipment must come with a one-year performance warranty covering defects in workmanship and materials at no cost to TxDOT, and original manufacturer manuals must be provided upon delivery. While the specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the solicitation calls for eleven (11) units of slide-in brine tanks with various accessories, suggesting a potentially significant procurement value. The contract aims to equip the Yoakum District with specialized chemical spray systems for road maintenance and winter weather preparations.