TPWD seeks contractors for a blanket contract to provide trail design, development, and maintenance services statewide on an as-needed basis. The initial contract term is one year, with up to two two-year renewals. Contractors must have been in the trail services business for a minimum of five years. Evaluation is based on best value, considering fee schedule (30%), qualifications/experience (45%), and technical proposal (40%). Proposals are due **** at 2:00 pm CT. All costs for proposal preparation and travel are the contractor's responsibility.
Payment normally will be made to the contractor within 30 days after receipt of a properly prepared invoice or the receipt of and the acceptance of services ordered, whichever is later. payment normally will be made to the contractor within 30 days after receipt of a properly prepared invoice or the receipt of and the acceptance of services ordered, whichever is later.
Manufacturers standard warranty shall apply unless otherwise stated in the solicitation. manufacturers standard warranty shall apply unless otherwise stated in the solicitation.
The award will be based on best value criteria, which includes fee schedule (30%), qualifications/experience (45%), and technical proposal (40%). respondents submission is evaluated and scored on a weighted system to determine the best value as follows: evaluation criteria for initial project award weight fee schedule based on exhibit b 30 qualifications, experience, capability, facilities, equipment, etc. based on exhibit c company profile, exhibit d key personnel, exhibit e equipment 45 list and exhibit f past projects with corresponding references technical proposal for sample project based on exhibit g 40
Contractor shall be engaged in the business of trail services for a minimum of five years. shall be engaged in the business of trail services for a minimum of five years, services similar in type and quantity to those listed herein.
The invited contractors is encouraged, and may be required, to visit the work site to attend a scheduled meeting as work sites and projects are identified. the invited contractors is encouraged, and may be required, to visit the work site to attend a scheduled meeting as work sites and projects are identified.
Samples, when requested, must be furnished free of expense to the state. samples, when requested, must be furnished free of expense to the state.
Failure to periodically check the ESBD will in no way release the selected contractor from addenda or additional information resulting in additional cost to meet the requirements of the RFP. respondents failure to periodically check the esbd will in no way release the selected contractor from addenda or additional information resulting in additional cost to meet the requirements of the rfp.
All requests, questions, or other communications about this solicitation shall be made in writing to TPWD's purchasing department, addressed to Allye Potter. all requests, questions, or other communications about this solicitation shall be made in writing to tpwds purchasing department, addressed to the following person: allye potter, purchaser
