Port Government Bids & RFPs

The solicitation seeks one qualified contractor.

Responses to this RFQ are due by August 14, 2026.

Evaluation criteria include Texas public entity experience, key personnel qualifications, PFIA expertise, reporting capabilities, required disclosures and value to the district, and training/audit compliance assistance/fees.

Firms must be registered with the SEC or Texas State Securities Board, have a minimum of 10 years of experience serving Texas public entities, and demonstrate expertise in Texas PFIA compliance.

Firms must disclose any material violations or regulatory sanctions. Failure to maintain independence from broker-dealer activities or avoid transactions that create conflicts of interest could also be risks.

Delivery must be made between the days and hours stated in the solicitation. If delay is foreseen, vendor must promptly give written notice to TxDOT. If delay is foreseen, vendor must promptly give written notice to txdot. txdot has the right to extend delivery or service date if reasons appear valid.

Payment will be made within thirty calendar days from receipt of a correct invoice for goods or services accepted by TxDOT. Payment will be made in accordance with government code chapter **** on a monthly basis and within thirty 30 calendar days from receipt of a correct invoice for goods or services accepted by txdot.

Manufacturer's standard warranty must apply unless otherwise stated in the solicitation. Manufacturers standard warranty must apply unless otherwise stated in this solicitation.

Awards will be based on the lowest price and respondents ability to meet the requirements as specified in the solicitation. Awards will be based on the lowest price and respondents ability to meet the requirements as specified in the solicitation in accordance with txdot terms and conditions paragraph 2. 07.

Respondents must submit vendor qualifications, experience, and references. complete and return detailing respondent qualifications and experience to include certifications or licenses required.

Default in promised delivery or service date authorizes TxDOT to purchase goods or services elsewhere and charge the full increase, if any, in cost and handling to the defaulting vendor. Default in promised delivery or service date unless vendor has received a written extension of the delivery or service date which has been signed by txdot or failure to meet specifications authorizes txdot to purchase goods or services elsewhere and charge the full increase, if any, in cost and handling to defaulting vendor.

TxDOT may test and inspect goods before they are purchased under the contract. The cost of the sample and testing shall be borne by the vendor. txdot may test and inspect goods before they are purchased under the contract. the cost ofthe sample and testing shall be borne by vendor.

A respondent may request a debriefing meeting within 30 calendar days of the award being posted. A respondent who responded to the solicitation may request a debriefing meeting within 30 calendar days of the award being posted to the following site: https:ecmmobile. txdot. govpublicaccess.

Contacting any other TxDOT personnel regarding this solicitation may result in the respondent being disqualified. contacting any other txdot personnel regarding this solicitation, may result in the respondent being disqualified.

After product is requested, it must be delivered within 60 days. Deliveries can be made between the hours of 9:00 am and 1:00 pm Eastern, Monday Friday, except Commonwealth holidays. After product is requested, it must be delivered within 60 days.

Contractors must accurately bill the Commonwealth for actual services rendered on all invoices and submit invoices to the appropriate resource account within 10 business days of completed service. accurately bill the Commonwealth for actual services rendered on all invoices.

The Commonwealth reserves the right to award by item or on a total bid basis, whichever is deemed more advantageous to the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth reserves the right to award by item or on a total bid basis

Bidder must submit sample of materials for testing prior to award of solicitation, and the sample must be 5 yards. Bidder must submit sample of materials for testing prior to award of solicitation

If, after award, DOC determines that a product poses a security threat, DOC will either cancel the award of that product upon written notification to the contractor detailing the nature of the security threat or allow the contractor to replace the product with a compliant product at the same price. If, after award, DOC determines that a product poses a security threat, DOC will either cancel the award

The proposal submission deadline is Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.

The agency will pay for actual services provided only. No deposits or retainer fees will be paid. For hourly services, detailed backup of hours worked is required.

Proposals will be evaluated on a best-value basis, considering objective factors (proposed costs) and subjective factors (technical understanding, capacity, experience, and past performance).

Contractors must possess a valid state of Maine contractors license, all required local hauler permits, and be capable of providing services for all agency sites. They must not be debarred or suspended by the state or federal government.

Failure to correct work deficiencies can be cause for contract termination. Failure to comply with payroll record availability requirements may result in penalties.

A site visit is optional but highly recommended, scheduled for Wednesday, August 11, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM EST.

Questions must be submitted in writing by Monday, August 17, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.

Proposals may be rejected for not meeting requirements, incomplete submissions, offering non-requested services, not obtaining documents from the eprocurement marketplace, or communicating with agency staff other than the Contracting Officer.