Cargo Damage Government Bids & RFPs

Abstracts will be evaluated based on: 1. The scientific technical merits and objectives of the abstract. 2. The offerors qualifications, capabilities, related experience, techniques, or unique combination of these that are integral factors in achieving the proposed objectives. 3. The project plan i. e. , cost, schedule, and proposed execution plan relative to the proposed scientific technical approach. 4. Topical alignment with current priorities of the command and resources are available to pursue research and development.

A performer doing business with the Federal Government is required to have a unique entity identification number (UEI). A unique entity ID may be obtained by registering your entity in the System for Award Management (SAM). No award will be made to any performer that is not registered or in the process of registering.

No award will be made to any performer that is not registered or in the process of registering in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Payment will be made upon receipt and acceptance by the county of completed services, goods and/or products ordered and receipt of a valid invoice, in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2251. The county will incur no penalty for late payment if payment is made within thirty 30 or fewer days from the statement if there is an uncontested billing.

The bid award shall be based on, but not necessarily limited to, the following factors: unit price, total bid price, delivery date, results of testing samples, special needs and requirements of Dallas County, Dallas County's experience with products bid, vendors past performance record with Dallas County, Dallas County's evaluation of vendors ability, estimated costs for supplies, maintenance, etc. , estimated surplus value, and small business enterprise completed forms. Dallas County shall award this contract to the responsive bidders offering the lowest and best bid.

In the event the contract is prematurely terminated due to default, nonperformance and/or withdrawal by the contractor, Dallas County reserves the right to seek monetary restitution to include but not limited to withholding of monies owed from the contractor to cover costs for interim services and/or to cover the difference of a higher cost difference between termination vendors rate and new company's rate beginning the date of vendor's termination through the contract expiration date.

After bid opening and before award, county may perform a pre-award survey of the bidders facilities and equipment to be used in the performance of work under this solicitation. Bidder agrees to allow all reasonable requests for inspection of his or her facilities.

Upon request by Dallas County, bidders agree to furnish samples and/or demonstrations of products bid, as applicable. The products requested will be furnished at no additional cost to Dallas County and will be of sufficient amounts and/or time frames agreed by county and bidder to ensure effective testing of the products.

In the best interest of the county, as determined by the Dallas County Commissioners Court, any bidder/proposer who is currently involved, either directly or indirectly, with any litigation against or involving Dallas County may be disqualified and/or not considered for an award.

The period of performance begins on the effective date of the contracting officer signed SF **** contract award. The total duration of the contract will not exceed 66 calendar months.

The contractor shall submit a full tax invoice prior to each payment. Payment will be processed monthly by governmentwide purchase card (GPC) credit card, with wide area workflow being utilized as a secondary option. All other alternative payment methods are subject to approval on a case-by-case basis by the contracting officer. Once payment is processed, the contractor shall provide a payment receipt to the contracting officer. Payment will not be processed without appropriate invoice submission, or if a previous payment is pending receipt submission.

The contractor shall provide all equipment, tools, materials, and associated labor necessary to provide vehicle rental. The contractor shall perform services required in this statement of work (SOW) in accordance with the terms and conditions under the associated contract.

If the contractor fails to replace the vehicle or correct the defects as required by the contracting officer, the government may a) by contract or otherwise, correct the defect or arrange for the rental of a similar vehicle and shall charge or set off against the contractor any excess costs occasioned thereby or b) terminate the contract for cause.

The bid notice states he usda requires delivery of all items by june 30, 2026.

The bid notice states 3year powder coat paint warranty 6year warranty covering structural failure, product workmanship, and on all key cylinders to the original owner

Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the government.

This acquisition is a total small business set aside.

Questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted electronically via email to ***@***. *. * no later than february 23, 2026.