Trailer Mounted Attenuators for the TxDOT Brownwood District.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), specifically the Brownwood District, is soliciting bids for trailer-mounted attenuators through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601310000099077. The procurement seeks 11 units of specialized traffic control equipment, including parts attenuator impact mobile units, crash attenuator trailer-mounted cartridges, and 48" x 96" 15-light arrowboards with wireless remote capabilities. All equipment must be new, comply with NCHRP Report 350 crash test standards at Level 3, and meet MASH approval requirements. Specific technical specifications mandate equipment constructed from aluminum tubing, plastic cartridges, and steel components, with comprehensive lighting systems, safety features, and chevron striping. The solicitation requires vendors to submit detailed documentation, including electronic manuals, illustrated parts lists, and operational instructions. Key submission deadlines include a question submission cutoff of December 10, 2025, with final responses due by December 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time. TxDOT anticipates contract award by December 23, 2025, with delivery to be made to 2495 Highway 183 N, Brownwood, TX 76802.

No specific HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) subcontracting requirements are mandated for this solicitation, though vendors may claim various bid preferences including those for Texas-produced supplies, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and environmentally sensitive materials. Respondents must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) with appropriate NIGP codes for trailer-mounted attenuators. Manufacturers must provide a minimum 12-month warranty covering 100% parts and labor, with authorized dealers or factory-trained personnel available in Texas within 72 hours for warranty service. Vendors must comply with numerous state regulations, including E-Verify requirements, nondiscrimination statutes, and anti-trafficking provisions. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 11 units of specialized traffic control equipment, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. The evaluation will prioritize best value to the state, with price and ability to meet specifications being the most critical considerations. Responses will remain irrevocable for 120 calendar days following the solicitation opening.