Truck Mounted Paint Stripers

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division is soliciting proposals for six truck-mounted thermoplastic paint stripers through Solicitation No. 304T-26-072A1.1, primarily targeting the Texas Department of Transportation. The procurement seeks self-contained, multi-color striping machines capable of applying glass reflective beads and traffic line markings in yellow or white, with solid or skip-line patterns. Specific equipment requirements include a heavy-duty rear operator's platform with an air-conditioned enclosed cab, ability to operate at speeds between 3-7 miles per hour, and compliance with Federal Bridge law. Reference models include EZ Liner, Arrow Striping Equipment, MB Longliner, and MRL Model 4-8000, with mandatory specifications for truck chassis, diesel utility air compressor, hydraulic systems, and safety features. The solicitation schedule includes a Pre-Proposal Conference on December 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams, with questions due by December 15, 2025, and final responses published by December 19, 2025. Proposal responses are due on January 7, 2026, at 1:30 PM Central Time in Austin, Texas, with evaluation criteria weighted as follows: Respondent Qualifications and Experience (15 points), Respondent's Approach to Meeting Requirements (45 points), and Pricing (40 points).

Respondents must be manufacturers or officially authorized dealers, with required documentation proving dealer status. All products must be new, unused, and in first-class condition, with minimum insurance requirements including $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability and $500,000 Automobile Liability. The contract includes nine optional line items such as mechanical pointer guides, vacuum glass bead fill units, and laser guidance systems. The initial contract term will commence upon award and automatically expire on August 31, 2026, with potential renewals through August 31, 2028, subject to unilateral renewal by the Comptroller of Public Accounts. Contractors will be subject to a 1.5% Texas SmartBuy administrative fee on goods purchased, with potential annual price adjustments using the Producer Price Index for construction machinery and equipment. Pricing must be firm, all-inclusive, and fixed, with unit prices including statewide delivery on an FOB Destination basis. The vendor must provide two separate four-day training sessions and offer a 12-month warranty covering 100 percent parts and labor, with manufacturer-authorized dealers available for warranty repairs within 72 hours of notification.