ESBD_384765_1734042152401_601330000041788_Instructions to Respondents.pdf
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This is an instructions document from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for vendors responding to solicitation #601330000041788, "Construction Materials Testing and Inspection Support Services – Bryan District" through the Bonfire procurement portal. The document provides detailed instructions for vendor registration and submission through TxDOT's Bonfire platform, including step-by-step guidance and video tutorials for the submission process. The procurement contact is Jennifer Weiss, who can be reached at jennifer.weiss@txdot.gov or 325-307-6278.
The document outlines TxDOT's use of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) code system for standardizing purchases and vendor selection through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL). Vendors must register on the CMBL to receive bidding opportunities. TxDOT offers an Early Payment Program that provides prioritized invoice processing and payments before the standard 30-day term in exchange for cash discounts from vendors. Interested vendors must complete and return the "Priority Invoice and Early Payment Program" form with their response.
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Rev. 05/08/2024
BONFIRE INSTRUCTIONS TO
RESPONDENTS
Solicitation Number (Bonfire Ref #): 601330000041788
Solicitation Name (Bonfire Project): Construction Materials Testing and Inspection Support Services – Bryan District
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: Jennifer Weiss, CTCD, CTCM
Email: jennifer.weiss@txdot.gov Phone: 325-307-6278
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 https://txdot.bonfirehub.com/ https://vendorsupport.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us/articles/6830871161239-Vendor-Registration https://vendorsupport.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us/articles/6796500613655-Vendor-Registration-and-Submission-VIDEO-https://vendorsupport.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us/articles/6796500613655-Vendor-Registration-and-Submission-VIDEO-https://vendorsupport.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us/categories/6796320852247 http://www.txdot.gov/business/vendors/epp.html
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