The bid notice outlines terms and conditions for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). It covers bidding requirements, specifications, award criteria, delivery, payment terms, inspection, and samples. The state reserves the right to rebid and may reject any bids. Bidders must comply with state laws and provide required documentation. The notice also addresses vendor responsibilities, including indemnification, insurance, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Invoices must be itemized and sent to the specified address. The TDCJ will comply with the Texas Public Information Act. The notice also includes information on dispute resolution, force majeure, and the availability of funds. The awarded vendor agrees not to refer to awards in commercial advertising in such a manner as to state or imply that the product or service provided is endorsed or preferred by the tdcj or is considered by the tdcj to be superior to other products or services.
The bid notice states Show number of days required to place material in tdcjs receiving location under normal conditions. Delivery days means calendar days, unless otherwise specified. Failure to state delivery time obligates bidder to delivery in 14 calendar days.
The bid notice states 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 Manufacturers standard warranty shall apply unless otherwise stated in the ifb.
The bid notice states The 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 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 Samples, when requested, must be furnished free of expense to the state. If not destroyed in examination, they will be returned to the bidder, on request, at bidders expense. Each sample should be marked with bidders name and address, and bid number. Do not enclose in or attach bid to sample.