ESBD_465269_1764088214878_Addendum #2 304T-26-265A1 Upholstery Material.pdf

This is an Addendum No. 2 to Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. 304T-26-265A1 issued by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division for upholstery material. The original solicitation, managed by Contract Specialist Hudson Whaley, sought panel fabric vertical surface textile in multiple colors for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, covering 36 line items totaling approximately 13,737 yards in various neutral and distinctive shades. The addendum extends the response due date from December 2, 2025 to December 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM Central Time. The initial contract term runs from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, with four potential renewal options extending through January 1, 2030. Respondents must provide detailed specifications including fiber content, breaking strength, tearing strength, colorfastness, and flammability requirements, along with sample swatches, laboratory test reports, and manufacturer's price lists.

The contract will be awarded on a best value basis, with potential for different line items to be awarded to different vendors based on compliance with specifications, purchase price, and risk of vendor non-performance. A 1.5% Texas SmartBuy administrative fee applies to all pricing. Respondents must comply with extensive state and federal regulations, including certifications related to equal employment opportunities, antitrust provisions, franchise tax status, immigration compliance, and proof of insurance coverage. Respondents must acknowledge receipt of this addendum by signing and returning it with their response, as failure to do so may result in disqualification. The procurement targets delivery to Cuero, TX 77954.