Traffic Control Devices

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 304T-26-550A2.2 for Traffic Control Devices, seeking to procure a comprehensive range of traffic safety equipment statewide. The procurement encompasses two primary groups: Group 1 includes Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMAs) with associated components like replacement cartridges, manuals, light bars, and strobe lights, and Group 2 covers Towable Attenuators (TAs). Specific quantities include 10 TMAs, 60 replacement cartridges, 20 manuals, 252 portable traffic barricades, 100 water-filled barrier longitudinal channelizing devices, and 1,066 temporary portable rumble strips. The solicitation allows bidders to propose equivalent models to referenced manufacturers like TrafFix Devices, Inc., Verdego, Valtir, ECCO, Solarblast, and others, with detailed specifications outlined in Part A, Section A.7.3 and Attachment G. Bids are due on August 28, 2025, at 1:30 pm Central Time, with the initial contract term running from the award date through November 30, 2026, and potential two additional one-year renewal options. The evaluation will use a best value approach, with the Comptroller intending to award line items to provide optimal value for the state.

The solicitation includes provisions for preferences and certifications that may benefit certain vendors, such as Texas-based businesses and service-disabled veterans. Respondents must provide comprehensive company information, certify compliance with state and federal regulations, and meet extensive requirements covering areas like conflicts of interest, equal employment opportunity, and environmental protection. The contract will include a 1.5% Texas SmartBuy administrative fee, and products must be compliant with the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) Compliant Work Zone Traffic Control Devices (CWZTCD) list. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the statewide nature of the procurement and the multiple line items suggest a potentially significant contract value. Vendors must provide detailed product specifications, warranty information (minimum 12-month coverage), and comply with Buy America requirements for steel and iron materials. The solicitation allows vendors to respond to specific groups or individual line items, providing flexibility in the bidding process and potentially accommodating both large and small suppliers.