Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking bids for GPS ungulate collars with a service plan. The contract term is from award date through August 31, 2027, with potential for three one-year renewals. Bids are due by June 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. The award will be based on best value, considering price and other factors. Delivery is F. O. B. destination to Alpine, TX. Questions must be submitted in writing to purchasing. bidbox@tpwd. texas. gov.
The bid due deadline is June 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST. Delivery terms are to be provided with the bid response, and delivery may be a factor in award determination.
Payment normally will be made to the contractor within 30 days after receipt of a properly prepared invoice or the receipt and acceptance of goods/services, whichever is later.
The unit shall be warranted against defects in material and workmanship for the manufacturer's standard warranty for government use. The warranty begins on the date the unit is determined to meet specifications and is accepted by TPWD.
TPWD will award a contract to the respondent whose quote is considered to be the best value to TPWD, price and other factors considered. Factors may include ability, qualifications, experience, delivery service schedule, and past performance.
Respondents must submit the IFB form, signed, dated, and completed. Brand/model must be specified, and descriptive literature/product specification sheets should be provided. TPWD reserves the right to consider respondent qualifications and conduct investigations.
Default in promised delivery days after receipt of order without accepted reasons or failure to meet specifications authorizes TPWD to purchase goods and services elsewhere and charge any increased costs to the contractor.
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.
Failure to sign the bid, failure to submit required information, or prohibited communications may disqualify a bid.
