ESBD_382981_1731100380678_601330000042028_Instructions to Respondents.pdf
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- Ferry Propulsion System Parts
- Solicitation number
- 601330000042028
- Issued by
- Galveston County, Texas
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The document is a set of instructions for responding to an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the procurement of ferry propulsion system parts for the TxDOT Galveston Ferry Operations in Galveston, Texas. The solicitation seeks responses from qualified vendors to establish a contract for the requested marine equipment parts and accessories, including gear couplings, o-rings, shaft seal rings, and other components. The estimated quantities range from 2 to 41 units per item. The solicitation has a due date of November 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM Central Time, and TxDOT intends to award the contract to the vendor providing the best value on November 26, 2024. The requested items are proprietary, and only responses conforming exactly to the specifications will be considered. Past vendor performance will be evaluated, and the award will be based on the lowest price and the respondent's ability to meet the requirements.
Pricing must be submitted on a firm, all-inclusive, fixed-price basis with freight prepaid and allowed. TxDOT has determined that subcontracting opportunities are probable under this contract, and all respondents, including Texas-certified Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), must complete and submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) as part of their bid response. The state's HUB participation goal for commodity contracts is 21.1%, and bidders must demonstrate good faith effort to subcontract with HUBs. Additionally, TxDOT offers an Early Payment Program that provides accelerated payment options to eligible contractors or vendors in exchange for a small discount on the invoice amount.
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Rev. 05/08/2024
BONFIRE INSTRUCTIONS TO
RESPONDENTS
Solicitation Number (Bonfire Ref #): 601330000042028
Solicitation Name (Bonfire Project): Ferry Propulsion System Parts
Solicitation information can be found on the TxDOT Procurement Portal located at https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/.
To respond to this solicitation, vendors must register through the Bonfire website. Step-by-step instructions are available at:
https://vendorsupport.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us/articles/6830871161239-Vendor-Registration
Bonfire provides a short video to guide the vendor through the registration and submission process at:
https://vendorsupport.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us/articles/6796500613655-Vendor-Registration-and-Submission-
VIDEO-
General Bonfire Support is available at:
https://vendorsupport.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us/categories/6796320852247
TxDOT Procurement Contact Information: Name: Joe Palmer III, CTCD, CTCM
Email: joe.palmer@txdot.gov
Phone: 346-221-5577
USE OF NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING CODE
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) uses the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc., (NIGP) code to standardize purchases by conforming to the class, item, and group structure of the code.
The NIGP code is used to select vendors for our master vendor file from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL).
New suppliers and other vendors wishing to furnish materials, equipment, supplies and services to TxDOT should apply to be on the CMBL to receive bidding opportunities.
Existing TxDOT vendors need only be concerned that the information listed on the CMBL file is correct, and that the applicable NIGP class and item are selected for those you can provide.
CMBL information is available online at: https://comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/cmbl/ or by phoning 512-463-3459.
Early Payment Program - TxDOT is offering an important program to all respondents that provide prioritized invoice processing and payments (prior to the 30th day after receipt of a correct invoice). The program provides enrolled vendors enhanced benefits from improved invoice processing to priority handling to cash advancement and technology efficiencies.
Respondents offering a cash discount in exchange for TxDOT’s priority invoice processing and early payment agreement should complete and return the attached form entitled “Priority Invoice and Early Payment Program” with the response.
Additional information may be found at the following website: http://www.txdot.gov/business/vendors/epp.html
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