The bid notice outlines the terms and conditions for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). It covers bidding requirements, specifications, delivery, inspection, samples, warranty, award criteria, payment terms, and dispute resolution. Bidders must adhere to all rules and regulations, including those related to purchasing in Texas. Samples are requested, and the state reserves the right to reject bids. The notice also includes information on advertising, payment, and vendor responsibilities. Invoices must be itemized and reference the purchase order number. The TDCJ will comply with the Texas Public Information Act. The notice also includes information on the Texas Public Information Act and the requirements for electronic and information resources accessibility.
The bid notice states that delivery shall be made during normal working hours only, unless prior approval has been obtained from the tdcj.
The bid notice states that payment shall be made thirty calendar days after the later of 1 the date an uncontested invoice is received, 2 the date goods are received, and 3 the date services are completed.
The bid notice states that manufacturers standard warranty shall apply unless otherwise stated in the ifb.
The bid notice states that he tdcj award policy shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following factors in combination, but not necessarily in their order of importance: a. prices, b. bidders previous record of performance and service, c. quality and conformance to specifications, d. any other best value factors so indicated.
The bid notice states that bidders must comply with all rules, regulations and statutes relating to purchasing in the state of texas in addition to the requirements of this form.
The bid notice states that default in promised delivery without accepted reasons or failure to meet specifications authorizes the tdcj to purchase the goods and services of this ifb elsewhere and charge any increased costs.
The bid notice states that samples, when requested, must be furnished free of expense to the state.