Trailer Mounted Vacuum Excavator

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the procurement of a trailer-mounted vacuum excavator for the Wichita Falls District. This Invitation for Bid, solicitation number 601310000098997, opened on April 3, 2026, with a response deadline of April 24, 2026. The award will be based on the lowest price from a respondent capable of meeting all technical requirements. Submissions must be made electronically via the Euna Procurement system and must include a completed Execution of Bid form to be considered responsive. Technical specifications require a unit designed for non-destructive digging, featuring specific tank capacities for spoils and water, a water pump with a minimum of 3,000 PSI, and an engine ranging from 30 to 50 HP. While initial specifications were provided in March 2026, Addendum 1 updated the requirements to include a diesel engine option and revised technical specifications. Bidders must also provide a detailed data sheet covering engine power, warranty, and trailer dimensions, and must certify insurance coverage meeting minimum liability limits for general liability, automobile, and workers compensation. Compliance requirements are governed by the Texas Government Code and state procurement rules. Respondents must certify adherence to anti-trust laws, anti-terrorism executive orders, and child support obligations under the Texas Family Code. The solicitation includes strict ethical guidelines prohibiting conflicts of interest involving former state executives and the offering of gifts to public servants. While no formal weighted scoring system is used, tie-bid preferences may be granted to Texas-produced goods or service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.