Bidders must comply with all rules, regulations, and statutes relating to purchasing in the state of
Texas. Bids should be submitted on the form provided, with unit prices shown. No substitutions are permitted without written approval. Delivery shall be made during normal working hours, unless prior approval has been obtained from the TDCJ. Goods will be subject to inspection and testing by state personnel. Vendors must meet all applicable OSHA standards and regulations. Samples, when requested, must be furnished free of expense. The state reserves the right to rebidding, to the bidder. The state also reserves the right to accept or reject all or any part of any bid, waive minor technicalities and award the bid to the best serve the interests of the state. A response to this IFB is an offer to contract based upon the terms, conditions and specifications contained herein. Bids are firm for 30 days from bid opening date. Payment shall be made thirty calendar days after the later of 1 the date an uncontested invoice is received, 2 the date goods are received, and 3 the date services are completed. Invoices must be sent to accounts payable, PO Box ****, Huntsville, TX 77342****. Submit separate invoices for each shipment per vendor location. The invoice must be itemized with the description, unit price, unit of measure and extension exactly as listed on the purchase order. Only items listed on the purchase order may be billed and paid for by the TDCJ. Any changes to the purchase order are only valid upon receipt of a purchase order change notice from the authorized purchaser. Invoices must reference the purchase order number. Only one purchase order number on an invoice. Purchase order number always begins with **** must supply a valid payee identification number PIN on each invoice. The contractor certifies that it utilizes the US Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify system. Bidder certifies that the individual or business entity named in this bid or contract is not ineligible to receive the specified contract. Any dispute arising under this contract that is not disposed of by mutual agreement between the TDCJ and the contractor, prior to filing suit, shall comply with the dispute resolution process. The payment of money by TDCJ or the state under any terms and conditions attached to a bid will not be considered unless specifically referred to on this bid form and may result in disqualification of the bid. The contractor acknowledges that TDCJ does not force majeure acts receive a line item appropriation. If the funds appropriated are not sufficient to pay for TDCJ's operating expenses, contractual obligations and other financial obligations, TDCJ, in its sole discretion, will determine what operating expenses, contractual obligations and other financial obligations it will pay. If there is a reasonable cause to believe that fraud, waste or abuse has occurred at this agency, it can be reported to the appropriate authorities. Bidder is and shall remain an independent contractor notwithstanding any provisions of this IFB. The TDCJ shall not be responsible for withholding taxes from payments made under any contract resulting from this IFB. Bidder shall have no claim against the TDCJ for vacation pay, sick leave, retirement benefits, social security, workers compensation, health or disability benefits, unemployment insurance benefits, or employee benefits of any kind. Information, documentation, and other material in connection with this solicitation or any resulting contract may be subject to public disclosure under the
Texas Public Information Act. The ownership rights described herein shall include, but not be limited to, the right to copy, publish, display, transfer, prepare derivative works, or otherwise use the works. The disclosure of interested parties must be submitted on a form, and in a manner, prescribed by the
Texas ethics commission. Any contract resulting from this IFB may be amended unilaterally by T