Flasher Signal Assemblies

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking Flasher Signal Assemblies through solicitation 601440000053541, with responses due by June 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time. All submissions must be sent electronically to kathy.mcdaniel@txdot.gov in PDF format for general content and Excel for pricing schedules, with total attachments not exceeding 20 MB; larger files must be transmitted via managed file transfer services. The solicitation requires a signed Invitation for Bid, completion of the Texas Family Code Schedule regarding child support obligations, and full compliance with all nondiscrimination requirements, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and mandatory flow-down clauses to subcontractors. Goods must be new, in first-class condition, including shipping and storage containers, and delivered F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and included in the quoted price. The vendor retains title until delivery and must provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for furnish the assemblies, which include a two-battery cabinet with AGM batteries, a 100W solar panel with gimbal mount, a 20-foot aluminum pole assembly, dual 12-inch signal heads, amber LED indicators, and mounting hardware. All items must meet specifications outlined in the solicitation and be free from latent or patent defects in materials, workmanship, and design. TxDOT retains full authority to inspect and test goods at any time, including at the vendor’s premises, and will reject non-conforming items at the vendor’s expense. Payment is contingent upon receipt of a correct invoice submitted no later than the 15th of the month following delivery, with payments processed via direct deposit or warrant within 30 days of receipt. Pricing is firm and fixed; vendors are prohibited from increasing prices during the contract term. Award will be based on best value for the state, with purchase price and technical compliance being the most critical factors, and the lowest bid does not guarantee selection. The contract incorporates Buy America requirements, antitrust and ethics certifications, and compliance with federal and state laws regarding workers’ compensation, prompt payment, and wage standards. Vendors must carry commercial general liability, workers’ compensation, and commercial automobile insurance, and certify they are not involved in activity with foreign terrorist organizations, human trafficking, or boycotting energy companies or Israel. Contract extensions are possible up to 180 days for time only, and an additional 90 days for time and money if