Water Separator Filters for Galveston Ferry Office

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 601330000044616 for water separator filters to be delivered to the Galveston Ferry Office, located at 1000 Ferry Road North, Galveston, TX 77550. The procurement specifically seeks 60 units of two distinct Parker Hannifin filters: P/N HOCP-15825 and P/N HSP-15425. This solicitation, classified under NIGP Class-Item 120-56, requires vendors to submit firm, fixed-price bids with all-inclusive pricing, including prepaid freight. The bid is considered proprietary under Texas Government Code 2155.067, meaning only responses conforming exactly to specifications will be considered. Key procurement dates include a November 7, 2025 deadline for question submissions, with TxDOT responses posted by November 13, 2025, and a final bid closing date of November 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time. Delivery is permitted between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday, excluding state and federal holidays. Award will be determined based on best value, considering lowest price and ability to meet specifications in accordance with TxDOT Terms and Conditions.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly outlined in this solicitation. Respondents must be registered on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL) with appropriate National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) codes. Bidders are required to complete and submit several mandatory documents, including the Execution of Bid form, Bid Table, and Texas Family Code Schedule, which includes certifications related to child support obligations and ownership disclosures. The response remains irrevocable for 120 calendar days following the solicitation closing date. Vendors must provide new goods in first-class condition, with manufacturer's standard warranty applying. Payment terms stipulate compensation within 30 calendar days of goods receipt and correct invoice submission, subject to fund availability. While no specific award value or budget range is provided, the procurement is for 60 units of specialized marine filters, suggesting a moderate-scale procurement opportunity.