TxDOT Aviation Division- Notice to Bidders

The Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division is requesting sealed bids for replacement and relocation of an Automated Weather Observation System III with Present Weather Sensor and Thunder Strike Alert (AWOS III PT) at Brenham Municipal Airport, with bids due August 6, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. No pre-bid conference will be held.

The HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) goal is set at 0.0 percent. Respondents whose total anticipated contract value is $100,000 or more must comply with the State's Subcontracting Plan requirements, as subcontracting has been determined probable for this procurement.

System installation must comply with Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular 150/5220-16 and FAA Order 6560-20B. The scope includes siting and licensing as required. The Engineers' Estimate of Probable Cost for the base bid is $200,000.

Each bid must be accompanied by a bid guarantee (cashier's check, money order, or bid bond) in the amount of two percent of the total bid price. The successful bidder must furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, each in the full amount of the contract price, executed by a surety company authorized to do business in Texas. The awarded bidder will be required to electronically submit contract documents, pay request forms, change orders, certified payroll, DBE/HUB reports, and insurance certificates through the eGrants electronic grant management system.

Sealed bids must be delivered to Sheri Quinlan at TxDOT Aviation Division, 6230 E. Stassney Lane, 2nd Floor, Austin, Texas 78744. Bidding documents are available free of charge through TxDOT's Plans Online website; bidders are responsible for monitoring the website for addendums and updates. Interested parties should email company information to AVNRFQ@txdot.gov to be placed on the bidders list. Technical questions should be directed to Julie Fielder at (512) 416-4500.