ESBD_402394_1741904309107_601340000061109_Instructions to Respondents.pdf
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- Texas
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This document is an Instructions to Respondents file issued by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for a solicitation numbered 601340000061109, titled "Laboratory Supplies and Tools for the Lubbock District". The solicitation is being conducted through the TxDOT Procurement Portal on the Bonfire platform, with vendors required to register to participate. Vendors must use the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) code to be considered and must be listed on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Centralized Master Bidders List (CMBL).
The document outlines an Early Payment Program that offers vendors priority invoice processing and payments prior to the 30th day after invoice receipt, with potential benefits including cash advancement and technology efficiencies. Vendors can receive enhanced benefits by completing the "Priority Invoice and Early Payment Program" form with their response. New suppliers are encouraged to apply to the CMBL to receive bidding opportunities, while existing TxDOT vendors should ensure their CMBL information is current and accurately reflects the NIGP classes and items they can provide. The procurement contact is Jane Graf, who can be reached at jane.graf@txdot.gov or 817-370-3683.
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Rev. 01/08/2025
BONFIRE INSTRUCTIONS TO
RESPONDENTS
Solicitation Number (Bonfire Ref #): 601340000061109
Solicitation Name (Bonfire Project): Laboratory Supplies and Tools for the Lubbock 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. Bonfire Support is available at https://vendorsupport.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us/categories/6796320852247.
TxDOT Procurement Contact Information:
Name: Jane Graf
Email: jane.graf@txdot.gov
Phone: 817-370-3683
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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