This Invitation for Bid (IFB) from the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is for the procurement of enclosed cargo trailers. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the TAHC Purchasing Department by Tuesday, May 26th, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. Electronic or facsimile bids will be rejected. The IFB includes a detailed procurement schedule with key dates for publication, question deadlines, agency responses, and award. Vendors are required to submit a comprehensive response, including all required information and documentation, to ensure they meet all requirements. Failure to complete the Information and Certifications Form will result in disqualification. The TAHC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, waive minor irregularities, negotiate with qualified sources, or cancel the IFB if in the best interest of the agency. Written questions for clarification must be received no later than May 14th, 2026, at 3:00 PM CST. Communication initiated by the respondent to agency officials prior to a decision is prohibited. All bids become the property of the state and will not be returned. The agency will not be responsible for any delivery delays or errors. Payment will be made in accordance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act, within 30 days of satisfactory delivery. The TAHC is exempt from all state tax. Each trailer must have a unique identification number and include a minimum two-year warranty.
The bid deadline for submission is Tuesday, May 26th, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. The bid notice states, one 1 original copy of the bid is to be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Texas Animal Health Commission, Purchasing Department no later than 2:00 p. m. Central Time Tuesday, May 26th, 2026.
Payment will be made in accordance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act, within 30 days of satisfactory delivery. The bid notice states, Payment will be made within 30 days of satisfactory delivery.
Each trailer must include a minimum two-year warranty. The bid notice states, each trailer must have a minimum two 2 year warranty.
The state reserves the right to make an award on the basis of low line item bid, low total of line items, or in any other combination that will serve the best interest of the state. The bid notice states, The state reserves the right to make an award on the basis of low line item bid, low total of line items, or in any other combination that will serve the best interest of the state and to reject any and all bid items in the sole discretion of the state.
Bidders must submit a comprehensive response including all required information and documentation to ensure they meet all requirements, possess the required experience and qualifications, and have the capacity to provide the goods and related services. The bid notice states, In order to be considered for award, bidders must submit a comprehensive response which includes all required information and documentation as outlined in this solicitation to ensure the bidder meets all requirements, possesses the required experience and qualifications and has the capacity to provide the goods and related services described in this solicitation.