Universal Testing Machine (UTM)

This solicitation is for the procurement of a universal testing machine (UTM) for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Materials and Tests Division located in Austin, Texas. The UTM will be used to perform material testing and evaluation for transportation infrastructure projects in the Travis County and City of Austin jurisdictions. The solicitation is posted on the TxDOT Procurement Portal, and vendors must register through the Bonfire website to submit responses. The opening date specified is the due date for submittal of responses, and no late submissions will be accepted. The contract term and any renewal options are not provided in the available information.

The solicitation utilizes the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) code to standardize the procurement process and select vendors. TxDOT also offers an Early Payment Program that provides prioritized invoice processing and payments to enrolled vendors in exchange for a cash discount. No other details are provided regarding pricing terms, set-asides, incumbent vendors, funding requirements or sources, or any other salient information.