3-VENDOR RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS - 2026 Q2 - 2.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- RFP OD-444-26 IT Infrastructure and Related Services
- Issued by
- Texas
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This document constitutes vendor response instructions for RFP OD-444-26, issued by the Purchasing Cooperative of America (PCA) for IT Infrastructure and Related Services on behalf of PCA members throughout Texas and nationally. The solicitation requires vendors to complete a seven-step submission process, including submission of an offer acceptance form, exceptions to contract terms if applicable, signature forms covering solicitation addenda, vendor certifications, antitrust certification, W-9 tax identification, debarment certification, vendor questionnaires, security information, and company logos. Vendors must also submit responses addressing scope and specifications as outlined in RFP Section 5, pricing proposals per RFP Section 6, and a complete compilation of the original solicitation with all vendor responses. A pre-proposal meeting will be held online with attendance optional; questions regarding the RFP must be submitted through the Euna platform's Messages Section in the Public Notice Tab rather than through direct email or in-person communication with PCA staff.
The instructions establish specific formatting and documentation requirements for all submissions, including mandatory PDF conversions for most forms and attachments consolidated into single files. A new requirement mandates that vendors planning to conduct business in Texas provide current Texas Franchise Tax Account Status documentation with date verification. Vendors must clearly identify the RFP number and title in document headers and include vendor names in right-margin headings. All questions and answers will be posted in the Euna platform's Public Notice Tab for transparency. The document does not specify pricing terms, set-asides, incumbent information, or contract duration within these instructions, indicating that such details are contained in other RFP sections not included in this document.
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| 2-RFP OD-444-26 IT Infrastructure and Related Services.pdf |
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VENDOR RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS
Questions using Euna? support@gobonfire.com
Questions about the RFP?
• Questions will not be answered by email or in person by PCA staff while the RFP is out for response. Submit your question in Euna at the corresponding RFP in the ‘Messages Section’ in the Public Notice Tab. Answers will be posted there also.
• Attend the Pre-Proposal Meeting; time and date on the cover page. The Meeting is not mandatory and will be held online. RSVP to reserve a seat in the Meeting.
Forms for Steps 1-4 are in RFP SECTION 4. VENDOR RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS AND FORMS
Step 1. FORM A-Offer Acceptance & Contract Signatures.
Check ‘No Exception’ or ‘With Exceptions’, .pdf and upload completed Form A.
Step 2. FORM A-1 – Exceptions to Contract Terms and Conditions.
If ‘No Exceptions’ is checked on Form A, check the box here, sign, .pdf and upload.
If ’With Exceptions’ is checked on Form A, complete Form A-1, .pdf and upload per instructions.
Step 3. Form B through Form I – Signature Forms.
Complete, .pdf and upload all Forms B – I and attachments in a single .pdf file.
B. Solicitation Addendum C. Vendor Certification Form – Initial each statement and the sign Certification section.
D. Antitrust Certification Statement E. W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification F. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters G. Miscellaneous Vendor Responses H. Vendor Questionnaire Form NEW REQUIREMENT: #1.f. Vendor will do business in Texas? If Yes, Vendor must provide the current Texas Franchise Tax Account Status printout (with date).
I. Vendor ‘Value Add’ Products and Services J. Vendor Security
Step 4. Form K – Company Logo.
Upload .png, .jpg, or .jpeg file.
Step 5. VENDOR RESPONSE – SCOPE AND SPECIFICATIONS (RFP SECTION 5) * .pdf and upload.
Step 6. VENDOR RESPONSE – PRICING (RFP SECTION 6) * .pdf and upload.
Step 7. Upload the entire original solicitation PLUS all Vendor responses in a single .pdf. REQUIRED
* To add additional pages, follow these instructions:
• Put RFP # and Title in the heading on the left margin.
• Put Vendor name in the heading on the right margin.
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