ESBD_465269_1763392537887_Addendum #1 304T-26-265A1 Upholstery Material.pdf

This addendum to Invitation for Bids No. 304T-26-265A1, issued by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division, extends the bid due date for upholstery material procurement primarily serving the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The solicitation encompasses 36 line items of panel fabric vertical surface textile in multiple colors, totaling approximately 13,737 yards across various neutral and distinctive color options. The original response due date of November 19, 2025, at 1:30 PM Central Time has been extended to December 2, 2025. The contract covers a one-year initial term from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with four renewal options extending through January 1, 2030. Respondents are required to acknowledge receipt of this addendum by signing and returning it with their response; failure to do so may result in disqualification.

The procurement requires vendors to submit detailed specifications including fiber content, breaking strength, tearing strength, colorfastness, and flammability data, along with sample swatches and laboratory test reports. Award will be made on a best value basis, allowing different line items to be awarded to different vendors based on compliance with specifications, purchase price, and risk assessment. Respondents must comply with extensive state and federal regulations, certifications related to equal employment opportunities, antitrust provisions, franchise tax status, immigration compliance, and proof of insurance coverage. The contract includes a 1.5% Texas SmartBuy administrative fee that contractors must incorporate into pricing. Delivery is targeted to Cuero, Texas 77954, and while no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the comprehensive solicitation and substantial fabric volume indicate a potentially significant contract value with delivery requirements beginning January 1, 2026.