Annual Purchase for Traffic Control Equipment

Tarrant County is soliciting bids under solicitation number F2027041 for the as-needed purchase and rental of traffic control devices, safety equipment, and signage for road construction projects in unincorporated areas. The scope includes a wide array of items such as stop/slow paddles, flags, pavement markers, reflectors, delineators, and various construction zone signs. All equipment must adhere to FHWA, NCHRP 350, and all applicable federal, DOT, and State of Texas requirements. For rental equipment, the vendor is responsible for the delivery, installation, and daily inspection and maintenance of project sites, with reporting coordinated through a Tarrant County project manager. The contract is awarded by section to the lowest responsible bidder who meets all specifications and bids on all items within their chosen section. The initial term is twelve months, with the option for two additional twelve-month renewals subject to mutual agreement and the submission of updated documentation. Bidders must be compliant with Tarrant County property taxes and may be disqualified based on financial instability, poor performance on previous contracts, or existing litigation against the county. Payment is generally issued within thirty days of receiving a fully documented invoice referencing the purchase order. Vendors are also required to comply with strict data security standards regarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of county data.