Highway Safety Manual (HSM)

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids under solicitation number 601440000053169 for the purchase and delivery of seventy single user PDF licenses of the AASHTO Highway Safety Manual (HSM), First Edition, including the 2014 Supplement. The contract requires the vendor to provide active licenses, download instructions, license certificates, and publisher-issued documentation regarding rights and restrictions. All products must be new and in first-class condition, with pricing submitted as F.O.B. destination, freight prepaid and allowed. The solicitation opened on September 3, 2026, and responses must be submitted via the Euna Procurement system by September 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time. Award decisions will be based on a best value determination, with 70 percent of the score weighted toward the approach to meeting specifications and 30 percent based on pricing. To be considered responsive, bidders must pass initial screening criteria, including vendor performance ratings and the submission of mandatory documents such as the Execution of Offer, Texas Family Code Schedule, and a bid table. Administrative requirements include compliance with Texas Family Code section 231.006 regarding child support obligations and the disclosure of ownership interests for any entity holding at least 25 percent of the business. Vendors must also maintain required insurance policies, including workers compensation, commercial general liability, and commercial automobile policies. Payment is processed monthly within 30 days of receiving a correct invoice, with direct deposit being the preferred method. Delivery is expected within 14 calendar days unless an alternative timeline is specified in the response.