AC and DC School Zone Clocks

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Paris District is soliciting vendors to supply AC and DC School Zone Clocks under solicitation number 601310000099110, with responses due by May 6, 2026, at 9:00 PM Central Time. All information regarding amendments, questions, or changes must be monitored on the official procurement website, as submissions will not be accepted after the deadline. The contract requires delivery of new, first-class condition clocks in compliance with specified technical and regulatory standards, with all shipments bound by F.O.B. destination terms, meaning vendors must prepay and include all freight and handling charges in their unit pricing. Deliveries must be completed within fourteen calendar days unless otherwise specified, and goods will be inspected and formally accepted at the delivery location by TxDOT, which retains sole authority over quality determination. Vendors must adhere to Texas Government Code and Statewide Procurement Division rules, including compliance with nondiscrimination requirements under 49 CFR Part 21 and federal mandates from the 2019 and 2021 National Defense Authorization Acts. The solicitation evaluates proposals on a best-value basis, not lowest price, weighing factors such as installation and life cycle costs, quality, reliability, delivery timing, vendor performance indicators—including past performance and financial stability—and impact on TxDOT’s administrative and operational efficiency. No formal scoring or weighting system is disclosed, giving TxDOT full discretion in selecting the most advantageous offer. Vendors must provide an Employer Identification Number, and while Unique Entity ID or CAGE code are not explicitly required, socioeconomic statuses like HUB, DBE, or SBE may be claimed for consideration. Special requirements include mandatory disclosures regarding restricted employment of former TxDOT personnel, compliance with the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act and anti-boycott certifications, prohibition of forced labor and human trafficking, and the use of E-Verify for all employees. Subcontractors on contracts over $100,000 must be included in a HUB subcontracting plan and paid within ten days of vendor receipt of payment. All intellectual property developed under the contract becomes TxDOT’s exclusive property, no vaccine passports are permitted, and employee conduct standards require a minimum age of 17, professional appearance, and prohibition of unauthorized visitors on state property. Responses must be submitted electronically via email in PDF format for technical documents and Excel for pricing, with total attachments limited to 20 MB,