Superpave Gyratory Compactor with Parts, Accessories, and Installation for the Lubbock District

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), specifically for the Lubbock District and covering Henderson County, is soliciting bids for a Superpave Gyratory Compactor with associated parts, accessories, and installation services. The procurement (Solicitation No. 601340000062737) requires a new laboratory gyratory compactor capable of creating cylindrical hot mix asphalt specimens through vertical consolidation and gyratory kneading, simulating long-term traffic pavement effects. Key equipment specifications include three 150mm mold assemblies, a built-in extruder, multi-point calibration capabilities, data recording functions with USB ports, and comprehensive calibration tools. The solicitation requires a vendor-provided factory-trained technician to complete installation, provide equipment manuals, conduct a minimum two-hour demonstration training, and verify calibration. A 12-month or 1,200-hour warranty covering 100% parts and labor is mandatory. The procurement timeline indicates the solicitation opens on August 5, 2025, with questions due by August 12, 2025, and answers posted by August 14, 2025. The final bid submission deadline is August 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with a tentative contract award date of August 21, 2025.

The procurement does not explicitly mandate set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though TxDOT indicates no probable subcontracting opportunities exist. Vendors must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and comply with various state regulations, including E-Verify obligations and nondiscrimination requirements. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability (minimum $600,000 per occurrence), and Commercial Automobile coverage. The contract requires vendors to have an authorized dealer within Texas with factory-trained personnel and parts inventory for warranty repairs. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves specialized laboratory equipment and associated services. Vendors must provide English-language manuals, comply with ANSI safety standards, and ensure technicians have valid driver's licenses and clean driving records. The contract will be awarded based on lowest price and the respondent's ability to meet specified requirements, with TxDOT reserving the right to apply best value criteria.