Custom Bag Government Bids & RFPs

The period of performance is anticipated to be from June 16, 2026, through August 30, 2026.

The document clearly states there is no preliminary visit required.

The document clearly states there is no sample submission required.

Any information received within five days after the date of publication of this notice will be considered by the government.

Electronic responses must be received no later than 5:00 p. m. Central Time on 6/18/2026. bidder must submit electronic responses no later than 5: 00 p. m. central time on ****

DPS recommends electronic funds transfer (EFT) for payments. Invoices must be itemized and approved by DPS. dps recommends that contractor receive payments by electronic funds transfer eft, also known as direct deposit.

DPS will evaluate responses based on the best value standard. dps may award one or more contracts resulting from this solicitation to a responsible bidder whose bid is best value under the evaluation criteria in this solicitation.

Bidders must provide evidence of financial resources and ability to perform, including financial statements or a Dun & Bradstreet report. upon request, bidder must provide evidence of its financial resources and its ability to provide the commodities or perform the services for which bidder is submitting a response.

Making any false statement in the response can lead to disqualification, contract cancellation, or recommendation for state debarment. dps may pursue and enforce any available remedies against the bidder for making any false statement, including disqualifying the bidders response, immediately cancelling any contract awarded to vendor, or recommending state of texas debarment.

The response due date is June 25, 2026, at 1:30 PM Central Time.

Payment terms for the State of Texas are typically 30 days. Respondents may provide their additional discount extended to each invoice on attachment B.

The warranty period will begin on the date of the customer's acceptance of each product. Contractor warrants against defects in workmanship and material for a period of 90 days or the duration of the manufacturer's standard warranty, whichever is longer.

CPA will determine best value for the state. CPA will consider compliance with specifications, purchase price, and risk of vendor nonperformance. Delivery ARO may be reviewed as a best value factor.

CPA may disqualify a respondent if there is an unacceptable risk that it will fail to perform the contract. The respondent bears the burden of establishing ability, capacity, skill, promptness, character, responsibility, integrity, current compliance with laws, sufficient financial resources, and conformity to material specifications.

If nonpayment of the Texas Smartbuy administrative fee reaches 90 days, the contractor may be placed on warrant hold. CPA and the customer may exercise contractual remedies in connection with late delivery.

CPA may request samples prior to award for evaluation purposes. If requested, respondent must submit samples within sixty calendar days of receipt of the request. Failure to submit samples is cause for disqualification.

Communicating with anyone other than the point of contact listed may result in disqualification. CPA will disqualify any response received without the required documentation. Failure to submit signed addenda, certified lab test reports, or samples (if requested) may cause disqualification.

The desired delivery is seven (7) calendar days after the receipt of a properly executed order. Delivery shall be no later than seven (7) calendar days after receipt of a properly executed order. Failure to adhere to this requirement will result in the termination of the agreement for breach.

Payment will occur no sooner than 30 days after receipt and acceptance of items and/or services or receipt of correct invoice, whichever is later.

Awards will be made in the best interest of the district. The district reserves the right to award by line, by group, all or none.

Bidders must respond online utilizing the e-bid system. Emailed/faxed copies will not be accepted. Bidders must complete and upload the Substitute W9 Plus form and the Federal Work Authorization Program Affidavit.

The district may enforce any and all penalties available under local, state, and/or federal law for employing an unauthorized alien. Failure to adhere to the delivery requirement will result in the termination of the agreement for breach.

If needed, samples will be requested via email after the bid has closed. Samples should be sent promptly after requested. The district will not be responsible for any payment or fees associated with the requested samples. All samples will be sent at the bidder's expense.

Contacting district staff and/or members of the board of education other than the buyer of record violates policy and is strictly prohibited. Taking exceptions and/or deviations may deem your response as nonresponsive. Failure to certify noncollusion will render the bid nonresponsive.