Asphalt Drag Box

This solicitation from the Texas Department of Transportation seeks the design, fabrication, and delivery of a single 12-foot Asphalt Drag Box capable of holding approximately five tons of asphalt, to be delivered to 5715 Canyon Dr, Amarillo, TX 79110. The equipment must be newly manufactured, fully assembled, and meet stringent material specifications including a 10-gauge steel interior liner, a 1/4-inch structural steel framework, a 1/2-inch hardened steel compaction screed, and a minimum weight of 1,600 pounds. Dimensional tolerances are tightly defined, with specific requirements for length, depth, and height measurements. The unit must include integrated safety plaques compliant with ANSI Z535.4, complete with hazard descriptions, signal words, and compliance instructions, and must come with original operation and maintenance manuals, illustrated parts lists, recommended service intervals, and specified fluids and lubricants with SAE/API equivalents. Optional features such as metal divider plates for variable paving widths and an accessory system including tool and cup holders are available, but selection of these options requires supporting documentation. All proposals must be submitted via the official online portal by the deadline of May 26, 2026, and include a completed Data Sheet Schedule, Certificate of Origin, Certificate of Title, and manufacturer’s literature. The equipment must be new, not used, reconditioned, prototype, or discontinued, and is subject to inspection and acceptance upon delivery at the designated site, after which a mandatory 12-month warranty covering all parts and labor begins. The solicitation explicitly states that no formal contract clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation are included, and instead relies solely on TxDOT Specification No. 755-43-66049 dated April 2026 as the governing technical standard. No evaluation factors, award methodology, payment details, or socioeconomic set-asides are disclosed, and no CAGE code, UEI, or small business status certifications are required. The vendor is responsible for delivery and associated documentation but FOB terms, packaging, preservation methods, and marking beyond safety signage are not detailed. All addenda, questions, and updates will be posted exclusively on the online portal, and submissions received after the deadline will not be accepted.