Vacuum Truck for the El Paso District

The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting proposals for the purchase and delivery of one vacuum truck for the El Paso District under solicitation number 601440000054475. The required vehicle must be the latest model in current production and feature a water tank with a minimum capacity of 1,500 gallons constructed from aluminum or cross-linked polyethylene, as well as a front-mounted, hydraulically telescoping or articulating hose reel equipped with at least 400 feet of reinforced sewer hose. All equipment must adhere to ANSI, API, and SAE standards, and meet all applicable Federal and State of Texas safety, health, lighting, and noise regulations. The contract will be awarded based on best value rather than the lowest price. To be considered, respondents must pass an initial documentation review and maintain a vendor performance rating of A, B, or C in the CPA Vendor Performance Tracking System. Qualified vendors must have at least three years of experience providing vacuum catch basins within the last five years and must comply with strict eligibility requirements regarding criminal history and foreign ownership. Delivery is required FOB Destination, and all units are subject to acceptance inspection and performance testing upon receipt, with a review period of up to thirty working days. Responses must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire hub by October 28, 2026. Submissions must include a signed execution of response, a preferences schedule, and a completed price schedule. The contract is governed by TxDOT's specific terms and conditions rather than standard federal FAR clauses, including provisions for dispute resolution, termination for convenience, and strict confidentiality regarding agency information.