Spun Aluminum Traffic Poles for the TxDOT Facility in Corpus Christi, TX

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) number 601320000067504 for procuring 50 spun aluminum traffic poles specifically for the TxDOT facility located in Corpus Christi, Texas. The solicitation requires vendors to supply 20 ft. tall spun aluminum pedestal poles that are eight (8) NPT, threaded on one end (TOE), Schedule 40, and without color, with a specific product example being Pelco PB-5100-20-PNC. The bid opens on July 17, 2025, with a closing date of July 31, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time, and the tentative contract award date is August 8, 2025. Vendors must submit their responses through the Bonfire procurement portal, following specific submission guidelines and maintaining the required worksheet structure. TxDOT will evaluate responses based on the lowest price and the respondent's ability to meet the specified requirements, with a minimum 12-month warranty period required. Delivery must be made to the Corpus Christi facility at 1701 S. Padre Island Dr., between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday, excluding state and federal holidays.

The solicitation includes several compliance and eligibility requirements for potential vendors, such as completing the Texas Family Code Schedule, which requires disclosure of ownership information and social security numbers for individuals holding at least a 25% ownership interest in the business. Vendors can claim various preferences under Texas Administrative Code, including preferences for Texas-produced goods, agricultural products, USA-produced supplies, and products from businesses owned by service-disabled veterans. The procurement allows for an Early Payment Program (EPP) that offers vendors enhanced invoicing and payment processes, including electronic invoice submissions and faster payments typically within 10 business days. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documents. TxDOT reserves the right to add or delete facilities serviced under the contract with 5 calendar days' written notice, and the contract is not exclusive, meaning TxDOT can obtain products from other sources during the contract term. While no specific award value or budget range is provided, the solicitation is for 50 units of spun aluminum traffic poles, with pricing expected to be firm and all-inclusive, excluding taxes.