Truck Mounted Attenuators with Accessories for the Houston District Fleet Operations

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), specifically the Houston District Fleet Operations, is seeking bids for truck-mounted attenuators and related accessories through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601330000041808. The procurement involves purchasing 10 truck-mounted crash attenuators that must meet TxDOT Specification Number 550-42-09 and comply with National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 350 crash test standards at Level 3. Additionally, the solicitation includes 10 units of Parts for a Complete Fast-Trak Vertical Arrow Board with Hydraulic Lift. Vendors must submit responses through the Bonfire system by August 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with a tentative contract award date of August 29, 2025. The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest price and the respondent's ability to meet all specified requirements, with consideration given to best value factors including installation costs, life cycle costs, quality, reliability, and delivery terms. Respondents must provide comprehensive bids using the provided Excel template, specifying brand/model, unit pricing, and delivery dates without altering the document's structure.

The solicitation includes multiple bidding preferences that prioritize Texas-based businesses, with specific advantages given to vendors offering products from persons with disabilities, environmentally sensitive materials, energy-efficient products, and businesses owned by service-disabled veterans. Respondents must certify compliance with various legal and ethical standards, including anti-trust laws and eligibility requirements, and must not be on federal terrorism watch lists. The specification requires a minimum 12-month warranty covering 100% parts and labor, with warranty service available through an authorized Texas dealer within 72 hours of notification. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves 10 units of crash attenuators and associated equipment. Potential bidders must register through the Euna Procurement website and ensure their Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) information is current, with new suppliers encouraged to apply to expand their bidding opportunities.