Sealed responses are requested for cargo containers and associated modifications for storage. Major customers include Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The contract term is from the effective date to September 30, 2027, with renewal options. Pricing must be firm, all-inclusive, and fixed. A 1. 5% Texas SmartBuy administrative fee will be charged. Price adjustments may be considered annually at renewal based on a specific BLS index. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability of $500,000. Bids must include pricing for specific lines and required options. New containers must be new, unused, and in first-class condition. Used containers must be wind and watertight. Warranty requirements include a minimum of 1 year or manufacturer's standard warranty, whichever is longer. Delivery is FOB destination. Responses must be submitted electronically or by hard copy by July 23, 2026, 1:30 PM Central Time. Communication with anyone other than the designated points of contact may result in disqualification. Evaluation will be based on best value, considering specifications, purchase price, and risk of nonperformance.
The response due date is July 23, 2026, at 1:30 PM Central Time in Austin, TX.
Payment terms for the State of Texas are typically 30 days. Respondents may provide additional discounts.
The warranty will cover the completed product and all parts, including labor, materials, and parts required to repair faults or defects. The warranty period will begin on the date the product is accepted and continue for at least 1 year or the duration of the manufacturer's standard warranty, whichever is longer. Contractors warranty obligations will survive the termination of this contract.
CPA will determine best value for the state, considering compliance with specifications, purchase price, and risk of vendor nonperformance. Items awarded will be made on the basis of best value, with primary consideration being given to the lowest total evaluated bid price.
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. Time is of the essence in performance of this contract. CPA and the customer may exercise contractual remedies in connection with late delivery.
Communicating with anyone other than the point of contact listed may result in disqualification. Failure to submit required documentation, including the execution of response, mandatory price sheet, or identification of confidential information, may lead to disqualification. Including exceptions or assumptions that materially change specifications can also result in disqualification.