The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking to purchase an industrial air blower for the Possum Kingdom Fish Hatchery. The delivery deadline is August 31, 2026. Respondents must provide their delivery schedule with their bid response, as it may be a factor in award determination. The bid requires specific technical specifications for the blower, including pressure, capacity, power, and drive type. New equipment only is accepted, and all items must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty. TPWD staff will install the blower upon delivery. Inquiries should be directed in writing to Synthia De Hoyos via email. Bids are due by 2:00 PM CST on April 7, 2026, and can be submitted via email, mail, or hand-delivery. Awards will be made based on best value, considering factors such as price, ability, qualifications, experience, and delivery schedule. Payment terms are typically within 30 days after receipt of a properly prepared invoice or acceptance of goods/services, whichever is later.
The bid notice states that TPWD requires delivery by August 31, 2026. Respondents shall provide their delivery schedule with their bid response, and a vendor's ability to meet this delivery schedule may be a factor in determining the award.
The bid notice states that payment normally will be made to the contractor within 30 days after receipt of a properly prepared invoice or the receipt of and the acceptance of goods/services ordered, whichever is later. State agencies are required by state law to pay properly submitted invoices within 30 days.
The bid notice states that all items must be covered by the manufacturers warranty and that the unit shall be made ready for continuous operation upon delivery. The unit shall be warranted against defects in material and workmanship for the manufacturers standard warranty for government use. The warranty begins on the date the unit is determined to meet specifications and accepted by TPWD.
The bid notice states that the state reserves the right to make an award on the basis of low line-item bid, low total of line-items, or in any other combination that will serve the best interest of the state and to reject any and all bid items in the sole discretion of the state. TPWD will award a contract to the respondent whose quote is considered to be the best value to TPWD, price and other factors considered. The following factors may be used to evaluate bids: lowest price, ability, qualifications and experience meeting or exceeding the requirement, delivery service schedule, and past performance.
The bid notice states that only responses submitted by the bid due date, with required submittal documents and meeting qualifications will be considered. TPWD reserves the right to consider respondent qualifications, equipment, facility, references, conduct studies and other investigations as necessary to evaluate any response, request additional relevant information, and disqualify bids based on unsatisfactory reference checks, reports, and records of service.
The bid notice states that default in promised delivery days after receipt of order without accepted reasons or failure to meet specifications authorizes TPWD to purchase goods and services of this contract elsewhere and charge any increased costs for the goods and services, including the cost of resoliciting, to the contractor. Default in promised delivery without accepted reasons or failure to meet specifications authorizes the TPWD to purchase supplies elsewhere and charge full increase, if any, in cost and handling to defaulting contractor.
The bid notice states that samples, when requested, must be furnished free of expense to the state. If not destroyed in examination, they will be returned to the respondent, on request, at respondent's expense. Each sample should be marked with respondent's name and address, and requisition number. Do not enclose in or attach response submission to sample.