The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) is requesting sealed responses for prison transport buses. The initial contract term commences on the effective date set out in a notice of award issued by cpa and automatically expires on august 31, 2027. The prebid conference is scheduled for the date and time listed in the schedule of events on the cover page. The prebid conference is an opportunity for vendors to hear information about the solicitation and ask questions about the solicitation. While attendance is not mandatory, it is highly encouraged. Vendors should notify the point of contact that they plan to attend the prebid conference no later than march 25, 2026 at 2: 00 pm. The response due date is April 9, 2026, at 1:30 PM Central Time in Austin, TX. The warranty period will begin on the date the product is accepted by the customer and continue in effect for i 1 year from that date, or ii the duration of the manufacturers standard warranty, whichever is longer. The contractor must furnish customer an mso certificate of title will not meet this requirement. The unit will not be considered delivered until customer receives mso. Mso will either be furnished at the time of unit delivery or within 48 hours of unit delivery tocustomer. The response must include a statement that respondent intends to obtain and maintain for the term of the contract and any renewal periods the minimum insurance coverage specified in the table below.
The bid notice states, In the space indicated on the mandatory price sheet, enter the number of days required for delivery after receipt of order aro under normal conditions.
The bid notice states, Payment terms for the state of texas are typically 30 days.
The bid notice states, The warranty will cover the completed product and all parts of the product, together with the cost of all labor, materials, and parts required to repair any faults or defects of design, material, or workmanship of the product.
The bid notice states, CPA will determine best value for the state as directed by texas government code ****.
The bid notice states, CPA may disqualify a respondent if there is an unacceptable risk that it will fail to perform the contract.
The bid notice states, CPA and the customer may exercise contractual remedies in connection with late delivery.
The bid notice states, The prebid conference is an opportunity for vendors to hear information about the solicitation and ask questions about the solicitation.
The bid notice states, Questions submission deadline date ****.