TxDOT Aviation Division- Notice to Bidders

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Aviation Division is soliciting sealed bids for a project at the Perryton-Ochiltree County Airport involving the replacement and installation of an Automated Weather Observation System III (AWOS III PT) with a Present Weather Sensor and Thunder Strike Alert in its existing location. The procurement is structured as a competitive bid process, with bids due by 2:00 PM on August 14, 2025, and will be publicly opened and read at that time. Bidding documents are available online through the TxDOT website, which can be viewed and obtained free of charge or purchased from specified reproduction companies. Bidders are required to submit a 2% bid bond or cashier's check with their proposal, and the successful contractor will need to provide Performance and Payment Bonds for the full contract amount. Technical inquiries should be directed to Julie Fielder, while bid document questions can be addressed to Sheri Quinlan, both from TxDOT Aviation. The project will utilize the eGrants electronic grant management system, and the awarded bidder will be responsible for electronically submitting various contract documents and reports throughout the project lifecycle.

The contract includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) goal of 11.2%, mandating that bidders submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan with their bid. The procurement is subject to federal and state regulations concerning disadvantaged business enterprises and civil rights, which may provide opportunities for qualifying small, minority-owned, or disadvantaged businesses to participate. While no specific budget range is mentioned in the available documentation, the requirement for Performance and Payment Bonds suggests a project of substantial financial scope. The contract will be governed by comprehensive federal and state regulatory frameworks, with a focus on ensuring fair and equitable participation in the bidding and execution process. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the HUB requirements, federal and state regulations, and the technical specifications for the AWOS III PT installation project.