Type III Portable Barricades for Athens Regional Distribution Center

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for 200 Type III Portable Barricades for the Athens Regional Distribution Center, with solicitation number 601290000032543. The procurement specifically seeks 8-foot wide portable traffic barricades with breakaway capabilities, to be assembled and crated in sets of 10, and delivered to the Athens Regional Supply location in Athens, TX. Respondents must be authorized dealers or distributors of the specified products, with the bid opening scheduled for September 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time and a tentative contract award date of October 10, 2025. Vendors will be evaluated using best value criteria, which include purchase price, quality, reliability, delivery terms, and past performance. The solicitation is considered an emergency purchase under Texas Government Code and will be posted on the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD). Evaluation will also consider compliance with the November 2022 Compliant Work Zone Traffic Control Devices list and adherence to TxDOT's standard terms and conditions.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with potential preferences available under state procurement guidelines. Vendors must provide an Employer Identification Number (EIN) and comply with state purchasing regulations. The contract will be awarded on a firm, fixed price basis with F.O.B. destination and freight prepaid. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, standard state procurement practices often include provisions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The total contract value is not specified, but the procurement involves 200 barricades with specific technical requirements. Vendors will be subject to performance monitoring, and must provide specific documentation for response submission. The solicitation includes detailed packaging requirements and expects vendors to meet comprehensive technical specifications for work zone traffic control devices.