This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Austin, Texas. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

This specification is a product of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). This specification may not be sold for profit or monetary gain. If this document is altered in any way, the header and any and all references to TxDOT must be removed. TxDOT does not assume nor accept any liability when this specification is used in the procurement process by any other entity. This Specification is to provide a debris removal system, similar to a snowplow, designed for pushing bulky debris off the roadway. This system will be utilized to clear roadway debris weighing up to 150 pounds at speeds less than 20mph and can be done safely from the cab of the vehicle without exposing an operator to traffic. This system must be capable of pushing disabled vehicles out of active travel lanes. This solicitation is to establish a contract for road debris blade removal systems for Fleet Operations Division. Description of item or service as it appears on the PO or pricing schedule in the same order as listed on purchase order or pricing schedule. Item numbers must correspond with the item numbers on the PO or pricing schedule. TxDOT Response to Questions to be posted by: 02/16/2024 Deadline for submission of questions:02/14/2024 2:00 PM CST Any changes as a result of questions will be made by TxDOT in the form of an addendum to the solicitation; no oral changes will be considered. For clarification or questions regarding this solicitation, respondents may contact: Primary Contact: Chester Osborne, CTCD 713-835-4437 Chester.Osborne@txdot.gov Secondary Contact: Jason Jones, CTCD 915-790-4347 Jason.Jones@txdot.gov When submitting questions through vendor discussion, the vendor must include the name of the document and paragraph number related to the question. Liquidity Damages: Unsatisfactory performance may result in a negative vendor performance report, or cancellation of the contract or both, in addition to any other rights, liquidated damages and remedies provided by the contract or allowed by law. TxDOT may conduct reference checks with other entities regarding past performance. In addition to evaluating performance through the Vendor Performance Tracking System (as authorized by 34 TAC 20.115) TxDOT may examine other sources of vendor performance including, but not limited to, notices of termination, cure notices, assessments of liquidated damages, litigation, audit reports, and nonrenewals of contracts. Any such investigations will be at the sole discretion of TxDOT and any negative findings, as determined by TxDOT, may result in non-award to respondent. SITE VISITS: Prior to and after award of the contract, designated TxDOT representatives may conduct unannounced visits to inspect vendor's and its subcontractor's facilities during normal business hours to monitor compliance in accordance with TxDOT specifications or carry out performance audits of the service. Owner Rights: TxDOT reserves the right to waive minor errors and omissions, reference paragraph 2.02(h) of TxDOT Terms and Conditions. TxDOT reserves the right to accept or reject all or any part of any response, waive minor technicalities, and make an award to best serve the interests of the state. TxDOT reserves the right to reject any response not prepared and submitted in accordance with the solicitation requirements. TxDOT reserves the right to conduct formal negotiations with respondent(s) judged to have the best offer pertaining to price, goods, services, and terms. TxDOT reserves the right to reject a response from a respondent whose goods or services to TxDOT or other state agencies have been documented as unsatisfactory in providing the same goods or services. TxDOT reserves the right to inspect goods at a reasonable time subsequent to delivery where circumstances or conditions prevent effective inspection of the goods at the time of delivery.