Specialty Contracting Government Bids & RFPs

Proposals must be received no later than July 15, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. CDT.

Payment shall be made no later than thirty days following the latter of delivery of the goods or completion of the services and delivery of an invoice. Interest on past due payments will accrue according to Texas Government Code Chapter ****.

Manufacturer's standard warranty shall apply unless otherwise stated in the response.

Awards will be based on the best proposal most advantageous to the owner, considering prices offered, delivery date, quality, general reputation, performance, suitability for intended use, and conformity to specifications.

Proposers must be in good standing with TDLER and TELRR, have materials, equipment, and administrative authority to complete projects, and provide at least three references for projects requiring a crew of 20 or more workers.

Failure to meet the final completion date will be subject to terms set forth by the UNTS Uniform General Conditions.

Incomplete proposals will be disqualified. Failure to sign the proposal will disqualify it. Failure to note any notices of violations within the past five years will violate contract terms.

The cumulative total of fees paid under the contract will be for a maximum amount of $7,000,****.

The bidder agrees to complete the work within 250 working days from the date the notice of intent to award is issued.

The bidder agrees to pay $1,000 for each working day thereafter that the entire work is not substantially complete, as liquidated damages.

The bidder certifies that the bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed person, firm, or corporation, and has not solicited or induced any other bidder to put in a false or sham proposal.

Items shall be delivered no later than three (3) business days after receipt of order (ARO), FOB destination, freight prepaid.

Payment will be made upon submission of a written invoice in a form satisfactory to the county. Invoices must include purchase order number, quantity, item description, part number, and pricing details.

The contracted vendor shall provide a detailed list of warranty time frames for all proposed equipment and accessories, clearly identifying manufacturers warranty periods and any extended warranty coverage offered.

Bids will be awarded to the most responsive and responsible bidders who have satisfied all the requirements of these specifications, with the lowest grand total on the bid proposal form, with consideration given to part II catalogs and discount offered.

Vendor must be a factory-authorized dealer and authorized warranty service center for each of the listed equipment manufacturers proposed in the bid and must demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years of documented experience performing law enforcement vehicle upfitting services.

In case of default of the contractor, the county may procure the articles or services from other sources and charge the contractor as liquidated damages any excess cost or damages occasioned thereby.

Samples may be requested by the county for the purpose of product evaluation. It is understood that samples will be provided at no charge to the county and will be returned, when requested, within 30 days after the evaluation is completed, at the expense of the vendor.

Any protest to the division of central services consideration of any bid must be submitted in writing and received by the director of central services no later than five (5) calendar days after the bid award.

Failure to maintain factory authorization status may result in contract/purchase order termination at the agency's discretion. Failure to acknowledge receipt of all addenda may deem the bidder as nonresponsive.

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