Annual Purchase for Traffic Control Equipment

Tarrant County is issuing an Invitation for Bid for the annual purchase and rental of traffic control equipment, safety devices, and signage to support road construction projects in its unincorporated areas. The contract will be for a twelve‑month period with the possibility of two additional one‑year renewals. Vendors must submit firm prices for a detailed list of items, ranging from plastic barricades and traffic cones to electronic message boards and rental signage. Bids will be evaluated by section, with the lowest responsible bidder winning each category. The award will be made after the bid closing date of 12 Nov 2026. A virtual pre‑bid conference is scheduled for 2 Nov 2026 (attendance encouraged but not mandatory). The successful vendor must deliver, install, and maintain the equipment, conduct daily inspections, and coordinate with the County project manager. • Contract length: 12 months (renewable up to 2 additional years) • Scope: Purchase and rental of traffic control devices, signs, cones, paddles, reflectors, delineators, speed humps, and related accessories • Procurement method: Invitation for Bid – award to lowest responsible bidder per item section • Key dates: Issue 23 Oct 2026, Pre‑Bid 2 Nov 2026, Questions due 5 Nov 2026, Bid close 12 Nov 2026 • Mandatory compliance: Items must meet FHWA, MUTCD, NCHRP 350, DOT and Texas standards • Vendor responsibilities: Delivery, installation, verification, daily site inspections, reporting to County project manager.