Hoist and Trolley Replacement

The Texas Department of Agriculture is soliciting bids for the removal and replacement of two existing 700 series Shawbox hoists with two new 800 series Shawbox or equivalent hoists and trolleys at the Giddings Metrology Laboratory in Giddings, Texas. The procurement requires a turnkey solution that includes complete removal of the old equipment, installation of new 3-ton electric wire rope hoists featuring dual speed (minimum 18 FPM lift speed), 460V power, overload protection, and one-handed pushbutton control, along with two motorized trolleys— one large mass trolley with a 25-foot span and one drive-thru trolley with a 14-foot span, both with 18-foot lift height and 460 VAC power. All labor, materials, and installation equipment including crane and forklift must be provided by the bidder. The new system must undergo on-site load testing using customer-supplied weights and comply with the National Electrical Code and current OSHA standards. The contract includes a minimum one-year warranty covering parts and labor beginning upon installation completion and requires the bidder to provide on-site maintenance services with minimal downtime. The solicitation, numbered 5510000990, was posted on June 2, 2026, with a deadline for responses on June 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT. Bids must be submitted electronically to bidroom@texasagriculture.gov with specific formatting and naming conventions, and must include all required exhibits including the Execution of Offer, Cost Price Sheet, Financial and Organizational Capacity, Key Contracting Persons Disclosure, HUB Subcontracting Plan (if applicable), Insurance Requirements, Confidential or Proprietary Information, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement, and certifications regarding lobbying and debarment. Proposals must be signed and submitted as accessible PDF or Word documents, with a redacted version if confidential information is claimed. Bids are binding for 90 days beyond the due date, and TDA will evaluate them based on purchase price, requirement compliance, and delivery terms under a best value standard—not necessarily the lowest bid. Contract performance must be completed by August 31, 2027, and the contractor must cooperate fully with the Texas State Auditor’s Office during audits. Invoicing must follow strict guidelines, including PO number, acceptance date, TIN, and remit