Description
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is issuing an emergency Invitation for Bid to establish a contract for the purchase of brine sprayer equipment used for winter road maintenance. The solicitation is classified as an emergency procurement under Texas Government Code §2155.137, allowing a fast‑track process with a posting date of 8/21/2026 and a response deadline of 8/26/2026 3:00 PM. The contract value is estimated at $39,000, and the award is tentatively scheduled for 8/31/2026. Interested vendors must submit a complete bid package through the TxDOT procurement website, including execution of bid, price schedule, data sheet, and required compliance documentation. No pre‑bid conference or site visit is required, but all questions must be submitted before the deadline. The award may be made to multiple vendors, and the selected vendor(s) will be responsible for delivering new, fully‑functional brine sprayer units meeting TxDOT specifications, with FOB destination shipping.
• Emergency procurement – less than 14 days turnaround.
• Goods only: new brine sprayer equipment (NIGP 810‑93).
• Estimated contract value ≈ $39 K.
• Response deadline 8/26/2026 3 PM CT; award 8/31/2026.
• Submission via TxDOT procurement portal; paper submissions allowed with prior approval.
• Required documents: Execution of Bid, Price Schedule, Data Sheet, Child Support Obligation Schedule, any addenda.
• Delivery must be FOB destination; vendor bears shipping costs.
• No mandatory pre‑bid meeting or site visit.