V-Box Spreader

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) Statewide Procurement Division is seeking sealed bids for V-Box Spreader equipment primarily for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), classified under NIGP Class-Item 765-66. The solicitation requests bids for two capacity options: a 5.5 cubic yard spreader for single axle dump trucks and a 9.5 cubic yard spreader for tandem axle dump trucks, with specific technical requirements including stainless steel construction, dual-strand steel alloy chain conveyors, and UV-stabilized polyurethane spinner discs. Prospective contractors must provide new, unused, current production models with comprehensive specifications covering hopper design, conveyor systems, and spinner assemblies. Key submission deadlines include a questions submission deadline of January 13, 2026, with responses due by January 16, 2026, and final bid responses due on January 29, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Central Time in Austin, Texas. The initial contract term will run from the Notice of Award through April 30, 2027, with four potential renewal options extending through April 30, 2031.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must maintain minimum commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and automobile liability coverage of $500,000, with insurers rated A- or better by AM Best. The contract includes a 1.5% Texas SmartBuy administrative fee on all purchases and requires contractors to provide warranty coverage for a minimum of 12 months, covering 100 percent parts and labor. Contractors must maintain Texas service locations with authorized dealers and provide factory-trained technician instruction. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive specifications and statewide scope suggest a potentially significant procurement opportunity covering all 25 Texas highway districts. Liquidated damages of $160 per unit per working day will apply for deliveries exceeding specified timeframes, and contractors must complete acceptance inspections and performance testing within five working days of equipment receipt.