Wit Government Bids & RFPs

The bid submission deadline is May 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time, as stated in the Schedule of Events section: deadline for submission of bids may 11, 2026, at 10:00 am central time.

The bid notice states that Payment will be made by twc in accordance with the pricing provided on form 2 cost sheet. and wc must acknowledge that the services have been satisfactorily performed, and products received, if applicable, which are included on an invoice prior to approving the invoice for payment.

The bid notice indicates that wc will consider the purchase price and whether the bidder meets all requirements of this ifb.

The bid notice mentions that an administrative screening of timely received responses will be conducted by twc pcs to determine which responses meet all ifb minimum requirements and are deemed responsive and qualified for further consideration. It also states that wc will consider respondent performance as recorded in the cpa texas vendor performance tracking system vpts.

The bid notice details liquidated damages, stating that wc may, therefore, in its sole discretion, deduct damages from the compensation otherwise due to the successful bidder, an amount equivalent to two percent 2 of the total cost of services.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for services. It mentions an anticipated contract start date of the date of award and an initial contract term that expires August 31, 2026.

The bid notice states that contract payments will be made in accordance with chapter **** of the Texas Government Code, known as the Texas Prompt Payment Act. Invoices must be submitted monthly or as otherwise indicated on the purchase order and will be paid after satisfactory performance is acknowledged.

The contractor shall provide, at a minimum, full warranty coverage including labor, material, and equipment deficiencies for twelve 12 months or the manufacturer warranty, whichever is greater.

The bid notice states that the award will be made to the bidder who provides the best value to the state of Texas, considering factors such as meeting requirements, ability to meet performance delivery, and price.

The bidder must have at least five 5 years of relevant experience. Personnel assigned to the services must have at least three 3 years of relevant experience and possess necessary Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners licenses. A minimum of three verifiable references for similar contracts within the last five 5 years is also required.

The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties for non-compliance, but it does mention that failure to meet performance expectations may result in delayed payment or nonpayment, and that contract termination for cause is possible for certain violations.

A mandatory onsite visit is required on April 28, 2026, at 10:00 am, and April 29, 2026, at 10:00 am. Bidders must attend one of these visits to be eligible to submit a response.

The deadline for submitting questions or clarifications is April 30, 2026, at 12:00 pm. The formal protest procedure is outlined in Texas Administrative Code, Title 1, Part 15, Chapter 391, Subchapter C.