Spun Aluminum Traffic Poles for the TxDOT Facility in Corpus Christi, TX

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is soliciting bids for the procurement of 20ft spun aluminum pedestal poles (Schedule 40, 8 NPT, TOE) for its facility in Corpus Christi, Texas. This solicitation, number 601320000067504, opened on July 17, 2025, and requires responses to be submitted via the Bonfire system by July 31, 2025. Award will be determined based on a best-value trade-off methodology, considering factors such as price, quality, reliability, delivery terms, and the respondent's ability to meet technical requirements. Required submission documents include a bid table, a signed execution of bid certifying compliance with Texas Government Code and anti-trust laws, and a Texas Family Code schedule. The contract mandates that all goods be delivered F.O.B. destination in first-class condition and clearly identified by manufacturer and brand. Vendors must adhere to strict compliance standards, including the Buy Texas requirement, Made-in-America provisions for iron and steel, and various state regulations regarding cybersecurity training and E-Verify employment eligibility. TxDOT retains sole authority for inspection and acceptance, which may occur at the vendor's place of business or the destination site. Special provisions prohibit the boycott of Israel and energy companies operating in Texas, and require the disclosure of any felony convictions or nepotism. Primary points of contact for this procurement are Brooke Taylor and Dustin Fraticelli.