NIGP 44549: Punches, Etchers, Marking Tools, Nail Sets, Scratch Awls, etc.

NIGP 44549 Punches, Etchers, Marking Tools, Nail Sets, Scratch Awls, Etc. is an Item code under which state and local governments procure hand tools and organized tool sets for maintenance, fleet operations, and field work. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, procuring on behalf of the Texas Department of Transportation and other state agencies and institutions of higher education through the Texas SmartBuy cooperative purchasing system, recently solicited master tool sets containing a minimum of 1,152 pieces designed for garage and fleet maintenance, along with discount pricing on individual hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and storage solutions. Master tool sets must include extensive hand-tool components—punches and chisels (31 pieces minimum), screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, pullers, hammers, and drill bits—pneumatic power tools, tap and die sets, tubing and flaring kits, and roll cabs with foam and shadow board organization. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of seven years' experience in professional-grade mechanic tools, statewide capability for sales, distribution, and on-site repairs within 24 hours, and full disclosure of any tool recalls from the previous three years. Products must be new, first-class condition, latest model in current production, with ten-year warranties covering labor, materials, and parts at no charge.

The Texas SmartBuy solicitation (IFB No. 304T-26-445A1, due June 11, 2026) represents cooperative purchasing opportunity for multiple vendors across different line items, with evaluation weighted 30 percent on pricing, 30 percent on respondent qualifications, and 40 percent on product quality and availability. The initial contract term runs through July 31, 2027, with four renewal options through July 31, 2030, plus an option for one additional year. All pricing is structured as firm, all-inclusive for master tool sets and firm discounts from manufacturer catalogs for individual tools, with statewide FOB Destination delivery and a 1.5 percent Texas SmartBuy administrative fee. Respondents must maintain $500,000 in commercial general liability coverage and may indicate eligibility for Texas state preferences including service-disabled veteran ownership and Texas-manufactured goods. A pre-proposal conference was held May 28, 2026.