ESBD_478481_1766413843766_SOL_EXH_F.8 DPS Online Bid Room Vendor Exhibit.pdf

This vendor exhibit document supports the Texas Department of Public Safety's solicitation for a turnkey security fence installation project at the Hebbronville Area Office located at 511 South Smith Street in Hebbronville, Texas. The project encompasses a comprehensive security infrastructure upgrade including installation of a chain-link fence with barbed wire top sections, a 16-foot-wide entry gate, concrete paving for parking areas, tree removal, handicap parking relocation, parking line repainting, and parking barriers. Electronic bid submissions are required by December 26, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. Central Time, with submission through either DPS_Solicit_Response@dps.texas.gov or the DPS Online Bid Room. The anticipated contract award date is January 6, 2026, with a contract term of one year from the effective date and DPS holding the right to extend performance for up to six months.

Bidders must comply with ASTM standards for materials, including hot-dip galvanized steel pipe and zinc-coated chain link fabric, and must provide evidence of financial resources and solvency including audited financial statements from the last two years. Performance bonds exceeding $100,000 and payment bonds exceeding $25,000 are required, with bond costs included in the base bid. Contractors must conduct criminal history background checks for all project personnel at their own expense. Evaluation will assess responsible bidders based on best value with consideration of past performance through the Texas Vendor Performance Tracking System. The contract includes optional prompt payment discounts at 10, 20, and 30 days, and DPS will withhold 10% retainage from final payment until work acceptance and warranty documentation are provided. All contractors must comply with prevailing wage rates per Texas Government Code Chapter 2258.