Traffic signal controller parts

This solicitation, numbered 601290000033483, issued by the Texas Department of Transportation, seeks qualified vendors to supply traffic signal controller parts for delivery to the TxDOT Athens Regional Distribution Center in Texas. All responses must be submitted electronically via the Euna Procurement system by the deadline of May 26, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. Central Time, with no late submissions accepted. The procurement follows a Best Value Trade-Off approach, where purchase price and compliance with specifications are the two most critical evaluation factors, but technical merit—such as quality, reliability, delivery terms, lifecycle cost, and ability to provide ongoing maintenance and support—may justify award to a higher-priced offer. A 60:40 weighting is applied in the final trade-off analysis between technical approach and revised pricing during the Best and Final Offer phase, clearly distinguishing this from a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable procurement. Vendors must comply with TxDOT’s internal contract clauses addressing boycotts of Israel, human trafficking prohibition, conflicts of interest, and anti-terrorism requirements, all of which are mandatory certifications. Packaging and marking requirements are strictly defined: controller cabinets must be enclosed in cardboard, mounted on 4x4 inch runners, covered with 0.5-inch plywood, and secured with polypropylene strapping; bubble wrap is prohibited. Each unit must bear a permanently affixed unique serial number, with temporary labels allowed if not pre-applied. Only lithium batteries are permitted, and all goods must be new and in first-class condition. Compliance with NEMA TS 2-2003, OSHA, UL, FMRC, NEMA, and Texas state codes is required, alongside operational testing involving a 48-hour burn-in at 60°C or 96 hours at 23°C and certification from an independent laboratory. A minimum five-year full parts-and-labor warranty is mandated, with at least 95% of the manufacturer's original warranty remaining at delivery. Delivery must be F.O.B. destination, with all shipping, handling, and fuel costs included in the unit price, and performance confined to Texas. Vendors must be prepared for unannounced inspections, ensure on-site English-speaking personnel, complete mandatory cybersecurity training for system access, use E-Verify, and disclose any felony convictions or ties to former TxDOT executives. Contracts exceeding $1 million trigger additional disclosures under the Texas Family Code and require