Truck Mounted Attenuators with Arrow Boards for the Beaumont District Fleet Operations

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), specifically the Beaumont District Fleet Operations, is soliciting bids for truck-mounted attenuators with arrow boards through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601330000041737. The procurement seeks 5 units of folding truck-mounted attenuators with integrated arrow boards, with specific technical requirements outlined in the June 2018 specification document. Potential manufacturers like Valtir (Model SS180 attenuator) and Trafcon (Model 00113239B arrow board) are referenced as examples. The bid is open from August 13, 2025, with a closing date of August 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time, and delivery will be made at 8350 Eastex Freeway in Beaumont, Texas, between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM Monday through Thursday, excluding state and federal holidays. Evaluation criteria will include lowest price, ability to meet solicitation requirements, installation costs, life cycle costs, quality, reliability, delivery terms, and vendor performance indicators. Vendors must register through the Euna Procurement website and submit bids through the TxDOT Procurement Portal on Bonfire Hub.

The procurement allows for broad vendor participation, with no specific set-aside designations beyond standard state preferences. Vendors may receive preference points for being Texas-produced suppliers, USA-produced material providers, businesses owned by service-disabled veterans, or vendors meeting specific environmental and air quality standards. Manufacturers must provide a minimum 12-month warranty covering parts and labor, with an authorized Texas dealer capable of providing warranty repairs within 72 hours of notification. The contract is not exclusive and does not guarantee specific purchase quantities. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement follows a best value approach with firm, all-inclusive, fixed pricing. Purchases under this contract are exempt from state and local sales tax and federal excise tax. Potential respondents are encouraged to ensure their Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) information is current and that applicable NIGP class and item codes are correctly selected.