This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the Building C Conference Room Renovation project by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. Bidders must submit electronic responses no later than 5:00 PM Central Time on April 8, 2026. For information, contact Padma Kulkarni, Contract Administrator, at ***@***. *. * or **** responses are not accepted. The contract term is one year from the effective date, with a possible six-month extension. Bidders must complete and sign all required forms, including financial information and certifications. A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for March 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM, attendance is strongly encouraged but not mandatory. Questions must be submitted in writing by March 30, 2026. Responses will be evaluated based on best value. Bidders are responsible for checking the electronic state business daily (esbd) and the dps online bid room for updates and addenda.
The deadline for DPS to receive bids is April 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST.
The bid notice states that DPS recommends contractor receive payments by electronic funds transfer (EFT), also known as direct deposit. Contractor must submit a completed direct deposit authorization form **** if electing this option. Regardless of payment method, contractor must submit a completed application for Texas Identification Number AP152 and request for taxpayer identification number and certifications W9 form with its bid submittal.
DPS will evaluate responses in accordance with the best value standard in Tex. Govt Code ****.
Bidder must fully complete discount for prompt payment, name and address of bidder, response date, email and telephone no. , signature of authorized representative, name and title of authorized representative, and certification, disqualification, and remedies. DPS may pursue and enforce any available remedies against the bidder for making any false statement, including disqualifying the bidder's response, immediately canceling any contract awarded to vendor, or recommending state of Texas debarment. Failure to sign will deem the response nonresponsive.
DPS may pursue and enforce any available remedies against the bidder for making any false statement, including disqualifying the bidder's response, immediately canceling any contract awarded to vendor, or recommending state of Texas debarment.
A pre-bid site visit will be held at **** N. Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX **** at 10:00 AM on 03/30/2026. Attendance is not mandatory but is strongly encouraged.
The last day to submit written questions for clarification is March 30, 2026.