The bid notice outlines the terms and conditions for bidding with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). Key aspects include bidding requirements, specifications, delivery, inspection, samples, payment terms, vendor responsibilities, and various certifications. Bidders must adhere to specific guidelines regarding product specifications, delivery timelines, and invoice procedures. The TDCJ reserves the right to award based on various factors, including price, performance, and quality. The notice also covers topics such as vendor assignments, indemnification, recycled products, material safety data sheets, electronic accessibility, and compliance with state regulations. Bidders are required to provide samples when requested and must comply with the Texas Public Information Act. The TDCJ will not be responsible for any bidders failure to receive amendments or changes if the bidder has not submitted their name, phone number, and email address.
The bid notice states, Show number of days required to place material in tdcjs receiving location under normal conditions. delivery days means calendar days, unless otherwise specified. failure to state delivery time obligates bidder to delivery in 14 calendar days.
The bid notice states, Payment shall be made thirty calendar days after the later of 1 the date an uncontested invoice is received, 2 the date goods are received, and 3 the date services are completed. refer to texas government code, chapter ****.
The bid notice states, The tdcj award policy shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following factors in combination, but not necessarily in their order of importance: a. prices b. bidders previous record of performance and service c. quality and conformance to specifications d. any other best value factors so indicated.
The bid notice states, Bidders must comply with all rules, regulations and statutes relating to purchasing in the state of texas in addition to the requirements of this form.
The bid notice states, Default in promised delivery without accepted reasons or failure to meet specifications authorizes the tdcj to purchase the goods and services of this ifb elsewhere and charge any increased costs.
The bid notice states, Samples, when requested, must be furnished free of expense to the state. if not destroyed in examination, they will be returned to the bidder.
