Trailer Mounted – Under-Bridge Inspection Trailer

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is soliciting bids for Trailer Mounted - Under-Bridge Inspection Trailers through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 304T-26-065A2, primarily for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The procurement seeks high-performance, triple-axle, six-wheeled trailers capable of servicing more than 1,100 square feet of under-bridge area with a single deck placement. Specific requirements include a minimum 18-horsepower gas engine, self-propelled hydraulic drive, level-sensing systems, and a platform that extends a minimum of 35 feet in length with 17.5-foot drop depth and 1,000-pound weight capacity. Reference models include the Anderson UnderBridge HP35 and Terex Hydra Platform HP35, with bidders required to meet or exceed these specifications. Key deliverables include the trailer unit, comprehensive operator and maintenance manuals, and eight-hour on-site training for operators. Responses are due by December 5, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. Central Time, with a questions submission deadline of November 10, 2025, and responses to questions due by November 14, 2025. The initial contract term runs from the Notice of Award date through January 31, 2027, with four potential renewal options.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the solicitation documents. The contract covers 25 highway districts across Texas, allowing bidders to bid on individual districts or statewide coverage. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence), Automobile Liability ($500,000), and Workers' Compensation. The state will charge a 1.5% Texas SmartBuy administrative fee on purchases. While no specific budget range is provided, the pricing must be firm, all-inclusive, and fixed, with potential annual adjustments based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index. Warranty requirements mandate one-year coverage for all parts and products, with free service including parts, repairs, shipping, and installation. Contractors must provide replacement parts within four business days and ensure all products are new, unused, and in first-class condition.