Texas A&M Transportation Institute TTI-ITB-1405

IFB for a master order for Emulsion Testing Services

The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a Master Order for Emulsion Testing Services. The awarded contract requires laboratory testing of Emulsion Tack Coat Material (Grade-Type CBC-1H, NT-SRE) in accordance with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) specification Item300, including provision of test results as per TxDOT specification Item300, Table 10A. Testing must be performed at the vendor's facility, with the vendor providing all labor, certified technicians, equipment, and materials necessary for the testing services. The contract includes multiple specific test procedures such as Saybolt Furol Viscosity, Distillation, Penetration, Solubility, Dynamic Shear (DSR) initial and additional readings, and Specific Gravity testing. Quantities are estimated and purchase orders will be placed as needed referencing the master agreement. Pricing is firm for the contract duration and includes all applicable fees such as collection, processing, reports, transportation, and delivery. The initial term is one year with four optional one-year renewals. The vendor must extend the agreement to all components of the Texas A&M University System and any state agency wishing to utilize the agreement, subject to vendor agreement. The contract includes cancellation rights for non-appropriation of funds, non-performance, and with 30 days written notice. The vendor must provide a HUB Subcontracting Plan, certificate of insurance, and references. The Texas A&M Transportation Institute reserves the right to judge the quality of work and require adjustments if dissatisfied with the testing services. The awarded products include various laboratory tests on Emulsion Tack Coat Material with specified quantities for each test type. No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the document. The place of performance is the vendor's facility, with delivery and invoicing requirements specified. Payment terms are Net 30. The contract emphasizes best value criteria including quality, availability, adaptability, and vendor qualifications.

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Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a Master Order for Emulsion Testing Services for Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI). Laboratory testing of Emulsion Tack Coat Material (Grade-Type CBC-1H, NT-SRE) in accordance with TxDOT specification Item300. Testing to be done at the vendor's facility. Vendor to provide all labor, certified technicians, equipment, and materials necessary to perform the requested testing services throughout the term of the agreement. The initial term is one year with options to renew for four additional one-year periods. Purchase orders will be placed on an as-needed basis referencing the master agreement. Pricing shall include all applicable fees such as collection, processing, reports, transportation, delivery etc. Payment terms are Net 30. The contract is awarded and the bid number is TTI-ITB-1405.

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