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This is a public tender notice from the Brownsville Public Utilities Board for the supply of electrical inventory material for the GBIC feeder extension. Bids will be accepted electronically or in sealed form until 5:00 PM on April 22, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on April 23, 2026, at 10:30 AM. Vendors can request a bid tabulation by emailing ***@***. *. * Brownsville Public Utilities Board utilizes the Texas Purchasing Group for posting opportunities. Detailed specifications can be obtained from www. ***. *. * notice outlines requirements for bid submission, including marking envelopes, and specifies that electronic bids will only be accepted via BidNet. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Clarifications can be directed to Hugo E. Lopez or Diane Solitaire. The tentative timeline includes a last day for questions on April 17, 2026. Pricing must remain firm for one year after the original purchase order date. The successful vendor must agree to receive payments via ACH direct deposit. A W9 or W8 form is required with the bid response. The Brownsville Public Utilities Board is exempt from federal, state, and local taxes. Failure to sign the bid will disqualify it. The contract will be placed into effect by a purchase order. The contract term is one year from the date of award, with an option to renew for an additional year. The notice details the board's rights, including the right to reject bids, extend the bid period, and terminate for cause or convenience. Addenda will be issued for any interpretation, correction, or change to the invitation to bid. A cost sheet with detailed pricing is required. Several forms are required to be submitted with the bid, including an acknowledgement form, debarment certification, ethics statement, conflict of interest questionnaire, W9 or W8 form, and a bid schedule/cost sheet. Additional certifications regarding state laws, including those related to boycotting Israel and energy companies, are also required.
The bid must be submitted by 5:00 PM on April 22, 2026. The bid notice states, electronic or sealed bids received after this time will not be considered.
The bid notice states, The awarded vendor must agree to receive payments via ACH direct deposit.
The determining factors for award are listed as: 1. Bidders net price on bid items 2. Stock availability 3. Reputation of brand names offered 4. Reputation and location of the bidder 5. Time and conditions of delivery 6. Bpub financial and legal responsibility.
The bid notice requires the submission of several forms for qualification, including an acknowledgement form, debarment certification, ethics statement, conflict of interest questionnaire, W9 or W8 form, and a bid schedule/cost sheet. It also mentions that the successful vendor agrees to send a personal representative with binding authority upon request.
The bid notice mentions that failure to submit required information with the sealed bid will disqualify the bid. It also states that a false statement on the debarment certification may be grounds for rejection of the bid or termination of the award, and under 18 USC section ****, a false statement may result in a fine or imprisonment.
The last day to submit questions is April 17, 2026.
