Spray Tank Trailer, Max 3,135 Gal System-Waco District

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a single Spray Tank Trailer with a maximum capacity of 3,135 gallons, under solicitation number 601310000101447, with responses due by May 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. All submissions must be sent exclusively via email to Chester.Osborne@txdot.gov, with a subject line containing the solicitation number and company name, and must not exceed 20 MB in total file size; larger files must be transferred via secure file-sharing services. The equipment must be new, in current production, and fully compliant with TxDOT Specification No. 073-32-85 (April 2026), meeting all federal and state standards for safety, environmental impact, and accessibility. Delivery is F.O.B. destination to the Waco District Headquarters in Waco, TX, with freight charges prepaid and included in the unit price. Acceptance occurs upon delivery, with the government conducting inspection and performance testing within five working days. The vendor must provide a Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin, an inspection certificate, and warranty coverage for defects for one year after acceptance. The solicitation follows a Best Value award approach, not Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, meaning the contract will be awarded based on overall advantage to TxDOT considering factors such as life cycle costs, quality, reliability, delivery terms, past performance, financial stability, and additional value-adding features. No numerical weights are assigned to these factors, but vendors with unresolved negative performance histories or unresolved corrective action plans may be disqualified. Required attachments include a signed Invitation for Bid, Texas Family Code Schedule for child support compliance, Data Sheet Schedule, and applicable addenda, each in PDF or Excel format. Responses must include the manufacturer name, brand, and product description, and all equipment must be properly marked and packaged for protection during transit, with corrosion-resistant materials recommended. Key legal and compliance certifications are required, including anti-boycott, anti-terrorism, and disclosure of restricted employment relationships under Texas law. Payment will be processed via direct deposit or warrant, with electronic invoicing submitted to the address on the purchase order. No UEI or CAGE codes are required, and socioeconomic certifications are not part of the submission, though subcontracting obligations for Historically Underutilized Businesses apply if the contract exceeds $100,000. All contract modifications require written