Comptroller Of Public Accounts - Tx - Agency Bids & RFPs

The response due date is June 25, 2026, at 1:30 PM Central Time.

Payment terms for the State of Texas are typically 30 days. Respondents may provide their additional discount extended to each invoice on attachment B.

The warranty period will begin on the date of the customer's acceptance of each product. Contractor warrants against defects in workmanship and material for a period of 90 days or the duration of the manufacturer's standard warranty, whichever is longer.

CPA will determine best value for the state. CPA will consider compliance with specifications, purchase price, and risk of vendor nonperformance. Delivery ARO may be reviewed as a best value factor.

CPA may disqualify a respondent if there is an unacceptable risk that it will fail to perform the contract. The respondent bears the burden of establishing ability, capacity, skill, promptness, character, responsibility, integrity, current compliance with laws, sufficient financial resources, and conformity to material specifications.

If nonpayment of the Texas Smartbuy administrative fee reaches 90 days, the contractor may be placed on warrant hold. CPA and the customer may exercise contractual remedies in connection with late delivery.

CPA may request samples prior to award for evaluation purposes. If requested, respondent must submit samples within sixty calendar days of receipt of the request. Failure to submit samples is cause for disqualification.

Communicating with anyone other than the point of contact listed may result in disqualification. CPA will disqualify any response received without the required documentation. Failure to submit signed addenda, certified lab test reports, or samples (if requested) may cause disqualification.

Responses are due August 11, 2026, by 1:30 PM Central Time. Delivery schedule is to be indicated in days after receipt of order.

Payment terms for the State of Texas are typically 30 days. Invoices for the Texas SmartBuy administrative fee are due 30 days from the invoice date.

The warranty period begins on the date of customer acceptance and lasts for 90 days or the manufacturer's standard warranty, whichever is longer. Contractor shall replace defective products within two weeks of written notice.

CPA will determine best value for the state, considering compliance with specifications, purchase price, and risk of vendor nonperformance. Delivery ARO may be reviewed as a best value factor.

Respondents must demonstrate ability, capacity, skill, promptness, character, integrity, compliance with laws, and sufficient financial resources to perform the contract.

The document mentions potential disqualification for non-compliance, late delivery, or failure to provide requested information. Non-payment can lead to items being removed from the txSmartBuy system or warrant hold.

CPA may request samples prior to award. If requested, respondents must submit samples within seven calendar days. Failure to submit conforming samples is cause for disqualification.

Risks include failure to submit required documentation, communicating with unauthorized personnel, non-conforming samples, late submissions, and failure to comply with specific instructions like those for TDCJ facilities.

Proposals must be submitted by 2:00 p. m. CT on September 2, 2026. Late proposals will not be considered.

The evaluation process and criteria are detailed in Part 5 of the RFP, including respondent qualifications, experience, and proposed services.

Respondents must be qualified, independent persons or entities with requisite experience in investment management and related services, demonstrating knowledge of and compliance with the PFIA.

Protest procedures are outlined in section 5. 4 of the RFP.

Proposals not meeting all requirements, containing incomplete documentation, or failing to adhere to submission instructions may be rejected as nonresponsive.