Qube 240 LiDAR for Trinity Pro Fixed Wing UAS

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 601320000069996 for the procurement of a Qube 240 LiDAR for Trinity Pro Fixed Wing UAS. This proprietary procurement, conducted under Texas Government Code 2155.067, is open from March 25, 2026, to April 15, 2026. The award will be determined based on a best value trade-off process, prioritizing the lowest price and strict conformance to technical specifications, though TxDOT reserves the right to select a higher-priced proposal if it offers superior overall value. The contract requires all goods to be new, in first-class condition, and delivered F.O.B. Destination within 14 calendar days if no other timeline is specified. Vendors must comply with various state and federal mandates, including the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act, human trafficking prohibitions, and the use of U.S.-produced iron and steel. Mandatory submissions include a Vendor Data Schedule, an Execution of Bid certification, and a Texas Family Code Schedule. For contracts exceeding 100,000 dollars, a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan is required, and for those over 1 million dollars, a Disclosure of Interested Parties form must be submitted within 10 days of the award.