MD30 Mobile Road Sensor

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the procurement of four Vaisala MD30 Mobile Road Sensor systems, each including all required subassemblies and a yearly Wx Horizon Premium subscription for all four units. The solicitation, numbered 601340000065147, was posted on May 29, 2026, with responses due by June 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time, and must be submitted exclusively through the Euna Procurement system at txdot.bonfirehub.com. All submissions must be in PDF format, except for the pricing schedule, which must be in Excel, and the total file size cannot exceed 20 MB. Proposals sent via email to any TxDOT personnel will be deemed non-responsive. The contract, to be awarded on a best-value basis, is not guaranteed to the lowest bidder, and award will prioritize price and meeting technical specifications, followed by cost factors such as installation and life cycle costs, quality and reliability, vendor performance, agency impact, and adaptability. Respondents must demonstrate compliance through detailed technical documentation, include all assumptions and exceptions, and submit any licensing or service agreements that affect delivery. All goods must be new, in first-class condition, properly packaged, and delivered F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and allowed, and unit prices must be firm, fixed, and all-inclusive of shipping, handling, and fuel surcharges. The contract term begins upon execution and expires on June 12, 2027, with no renewal option. Payment is made via warrant or direct deposit, with invoices required by the 15th of the month following delivery and containing specific details including vendor name, EIN or TIN, PO number, item descriptions, quantities, unit prices, and shipment dates. The vendor must certify compliance with numerous state and federal laws, including prohibitions against human trafficking, boycotts of energy companies, and business ties to sanctioned nations, and must affirm it is not an abortion provider, lobbyist, or government consultant. All electrical components must meet OSHA standards and carry UL, FMRC, or NEMA listings. TxDOT retains the right to inspect goods and services at any time, including at the vendor’s facility, and may reject or return nonconforming or damaged items. Latent defects discovered after delivery may result in immediate contract termination without cost to the state. The vendor is classified as