This is a competitive sealed proposal for transportation parts, supplies, and related services for Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District (GCCISD). The solicitation aims to establish a list of qualified vendors for services on an as-needed basis. It replaces contract **** must submit a response to be considered for future business. Online submission is preferred, but hard copies should be addressed to the GCCISD Purchasing Department. Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered. Questions must be submitted through the online bidding portal by the question deadline. The contract term is one year with an option to renew for two additional years. The award criteria include purchase price, vendor reputation, quality of goods/services, meeting district needs, past relationship, impact on HUB compliance, long-term cost, and vendor location/employment in Texas. Vendors must provide a percentage discount off their entire product/service offering and include a retail price list, catalog, or URL. Charter bus services and towing services are also included as separate packages. Various certifications and forms are required, including W9, CIQ, Form ****, and potentially Edgar certifications. Delivery time is expected within 14 calendar days if not specified.
The bid notice states that failure to state delivery time obligates the vendor to complete delivery in fourteen (14) calendar days.
The bid notice states that correct invoices shall be paid net 30 days.
The bid notice states that vendor warrants that all goods delivered under this contract will conform to the requirements of this contract including all applicable descriptions, specifications, drawings and samples, and will be free from defects in design and fit for the intended purposes.
The bid notice states that the following will be used for scoring criteria: purchase price 30 pts, reputation of the vendor and vendors goods and services 15 pts, quality of the vendors goods andor services 15 pts, extent to which the goods andor services meet the districts needs 15 pts, vendors past relationship with the district 5 pts, impact on the ability of the district to comply with laws relating to hubs 0 pts, total longterm cost to the district to acquire the vendors goods andor services 10 pts, whether the vendors ultimate parent company or majority owner has its principal place of business in tx or employees at least 500 people in tx 5 pts, any other relevant factors specifically listed in the proposal 5pts.
The bid notice requires vendors to submit a W9, CIQ form, Edgar certification, and Form **** charter bus services, specific documentation regarding insurance, USDOT number, safety ratings, driver records, and drug/alcohol testing policies are required. For towing services, 24/7 availability, average response time, service area coverage, and fuel surcharge information are needed.
The bid notice states that in case of default by the vendor, the district may, by written notice, cancel this contract and repurchase from another source, and may recover the excess costs by: 1 deduction from an unpaid balance due, 2 collection against the contract andor performance bond, or 3 a combination of the aforementioned remedies or other remedies as provided by law.
The question deadline is **** 08:00 am CT.
