Truck Mounted Attenuator with Arrowboard Vertical Lift for TxDOT Yoakum Facility

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601320000068531 for a Truck Mounted Attenuator (TMA) with Arrowboard Vertical Lift, specifically for the TxDOT Yoakum Facility located in Upton County. The procurement seeks a new crash attenuator that meets National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 350 Level 3 or MASH approved safety standards, with specific technical requirements including a stored length between 2-8 feet, deployed length between 8-16 feet, and a maximum weight of 2,600 pounds. The equipment must include comprehensive electronic manuals, LED lighting, safety plaques, and chevron markings, with a minimum 12-month warranty covering 100% parts and labor. The solicitation was released on October 15, 2025, with bid submissions due by October 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time. Potential bidders have until October 20, 2025, to submit questions, with TxDOT's responses to be posted by October 22, 2025. The procurement will be evaluated based on the lowest price and the respondent's ability to meet the specified technical requirements, with a tentative contract award date of November 7, 2025.

The procurement includes several preference considerations and certification requirements for bidders, including provisions for Texas-produced goods, preferences for businesses owned by service-disabled veterans, and environmentally friendly products. Vendors must complete comprehensive certifications, including compliance with anti-trust laws, verification of not being suspended or debarred, and disclosures related to ownership and child support obligations. The solicitation requires bidders to have an authorized dealer within Texas capable of providing warranty repairs within 72 hours. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single unit of the specified equipment. Vendors must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) and comply with National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) codes. The procurement contact is Brooke Zotz, who can be reached at Brooke.Taylor@txdot.gov or 512-416-4790, and the solicitation will be managed through the TxDOT Procurement Portal on the Bonfire platform.