Hydrovac Trailer

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a hydrovac trailer through solicitation number 601340000064266, issued on April 17, 2026, with responses due by May 4, 2026. This procurement is managed through the TXSmartBuy portal and requires all submissions to be made electronically via the TxDOT Procurement Portal at bonfirehub.com, with responses accepted only if received prior to the deadline. The solicitation is open to all vendors but includes specific compliance obligations under Texas state law, including mandatory certifications regarding foreign ownership restrictions, boycotts of Israel, conflicts of interest, human trafficking, and the use of U.S.-sourced iron and steel. Vendors must provide their EIN, legal business name, and address, and those submitting bids for contracts over $100,000 must include a Historically Underutilized Business subcontracting plan. The contract type is not explicitly defined, but award will be made based on best value, evaluating purchase price and conformity to specifications as the primary factors, alongside life cycle costs, quality, delivery terms, vendor performance history, and financial stability. Delivery must be F.O.B. destination, with all costs including shipping, handling, and fuel surcharges borne by the vendor, and the trailer must be new, in first-class condition, and match exact specifications listed in the purchase order, including model number and branding. Inspection and acceptance are solely at TxDOT’s discretion and may occur at the vendor’s facility or delivery point, with no acceptance implied by receipt alone. Payment will be processed via direct deposit or warrant, referencing the purchase order number and EIN, with invoices submitted electronically in PDF format and pricing schedules required in Excel. No federal acquisition regulation clauses are incorporated; instead, contract administration is governed by TxDOT’s internally developed terms, including clauses on termination, assignment, severability, indemnification, and intellectual property. Contractors must ensure all personnel are at least 17 years old, one employee must be proficient in English, and all must adhere to professional conduct standards. Public communication about the contract is prohibited without prior TxDOT approval, and any change or modification to the solicitation will be communicated exclusively through the portal, making continuous monitoring mandatory for all respondents.