Traffic Paint for the TxDOT Facility in Cedar Park, TX

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601320000066359 for traffic paint to be delivered to its Cedar Park facility, located at 2001 W. Whitestone Blvd. The procurement seeks 825 gallons each of white and yellow traffic marking paint, to be packaged in three 275-gallon totes, with specific requirements outlined in the TxDOT Material Producer List. Only pre-qualified manufacturers from the approved list—Diamond Vogel Inc., PPG/Ennis-Flint Inc., Swarco (Colorado Paint), and Ingevity Corporation (Ozark Materials LLC)—are eligible to bid. TxDOT will evaluate responses based on the lowest price and the respondent's ability to meet the specified requirements. Key dates include an open solicitation date of April 15, 2025, a deadline for submitting questions by April 18, 2025, with TxDOT responses posted by April 23, 2025, and a solicitation close date of April 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time. The tentative contract award date is set for May 7, 2025, with deliveries to be made between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Thursday, excluding state and federal holidays.

The procurement allows for potential preference considerations, including tie-bid preferences for Texas-produced supplies, agricultural products, and preferences for products from persons with disabilities or those using recycled materials. Bidders must complete and return several compliance documents, including the Execution of Bid form, which requires certifications related to anti-trust law adherence, conflicts of interest, and Texas Resident Bidder status. The solicitation includes an optional Early Payment Program that offers vendors enhanced financial flexibility, with potential for faster electronic payments and dedicated supplier support. Vendors must submit their bids electronically through the Bonfire system and are required to complete various forms such as the Texas Family Code Schedule, which mandates disclosure of ownership information for entities with at least 25% ownership. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the procurement involves 1,650 total gallons of traffic paint, and successful bidders will be exempt from state and local sales tax and federal excise tax, with payments to be made via warrants or direct deposit.