IFB Traffic Speed deflectometer

Texas A&M University is soliciting bids for a Traffic Speed Deflectometer through an Invitation for Bid numbered TAMU-28-EQUI-ITB-1690, with a posted date of April 29, 2026, and a response deadline of May 11, 2026. The procurement is a sole-source requirement, meaning vendors must submit the exact manufacturer and model specified unless they propose a technically equivalent alternative with comprehensive documentation including manufacturer name, model number, and detailed specification sheets, subject to final approval by the university. The equipment must operate at speeds between 5 and 130 km/h, capture data at 13 measurement points relative to the load, report at 1 ms intervals, be mounted at a height of 0.5 to 2 meters, and function reliably within a temperature range of 10°C to 30°C powered by 24VDC 20A. Delivery is required to College Station, TX, under FOB Destination terms for domestic shipments or DDP for international shipments, with all shipping, duties, tariffs, and customs fees included in the bid price. Bidders must comply with Executive Order GA-48, certifying they do not use telecommunications, video surveillance, or semiconductor products from designated foreign adversaries such as Huawei, ZTE, Dahua, or Hikvision, and must provide export control classifications (ITAR or ECCN) and accurate HTS codes if applicable. The contract includes a mandatory 12-month warranty covering defective materials and workmanship and net 30 payment terms from invoice acceptance. Award will be based on best value, considering not only price but also quality, availability, adaptability, bidder capability, financial stability, past performance, and ability to provide future service and maintenance, with no explicit weighting assigned to factors. No formal FAR clauses are incorporated; instead, all requirements are institution-specific and must be acknowledged through explicit bidder certifications. Submission is strictly through the AggieBid online portal, with no physical, email, or telephone submissions permitted, and no supplementary attachments or formal invoicing systems like WAWF are referenced. The NAICS code associated with this procurement is 334513, and the point of contact for inquiries is David Kirk at Texas A&M University.