Traffic Signal Poles for the TxDOT Atlanta District.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Atlanta District is soliciting bids for traffic signal poles through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601310000096558, posted on August 6, 2025, with responses due by August 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time. The procurement involves three specific line items: 30-foot traffic signal poles with 28-foot single mast arms and Type II assembly, 30-foot traffic signal poles with 8-foot luminaire arms, and 30-foot traffic signal/luminaire poles. All poles must conform to TxDOT specifications and be sourced from approved fabrication plants such as Ameron, Millerbernd, Pelco Structural, Structural and Steel Products, Union Metals Industries, and Valmont Industries. The evaluation criteria will focus on lowest price and the respondent's ability to meet technical specifications, with the contract anticipated to be awarded on August 22, 2025. Delivery will be made to 701 East Main Street, Atlanta, TX 75551, between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding state and federal holidays. Vendors must submit responses through the Euna Procurement platform and register on the TxDOT Procurement Portal.

The solicitation includes provisions for various bidder preferences, including opportunities for Texas-produced supplies, agricultural products, items from economically depressed areas, and products from service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Vendors must be listed on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and include applicable NIGP classifications. While no specific performance bonds or insurance requirements are detailed, bidders must complete several mandatory compliance documents, including the Texas Family Code Schedule and an Execution of Bid form. The contract is not exclusive, allowing TxDOT to obtain products from other sources during the contract term. Fabrication plants must maintain AISC Certified Metal Component Manufacturer certification and follow strict quality control procedures, including employing AWS Certified Welding Inspector personnel. No specific contract value or budget range is explicitly stated in the procurement documents, and the solicitation does not guarantee any minimum purchase quantities.