ESBD_478481_1766413845519_SOL_EXH_F.6 Request for Taxpayer Idenfitication Number.pdf

This is a Request for Taxpayer Identification Number form associated with the Texas Department of Public Safety's solicitation for a turnkey security fence installation project at the Hebbronville Area Office. The form serves as Exhibit F.6 to the bid solicitation and is required for all contractors submitting proposals for the project. Electronic proposals must be submitted by December 26, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. Central Time to DPS_Solicit_Response@dps.texas.gov or through the DPS Online Bid Room. The project encompasses installation of a chain-link fence with barbed wire top sections, a 16-foot-wide entry gate, concrete paving for parking, tree removal, handicap parking area relocation, parking line repainting, and parking barriers at 511 South Smith Street, Hebbronville, Texas. The anticipated contract award date is January 6, 2026, with a contract term of one year from the effective date and DPS reserve rights to extend performance for up to six months.

Bidders must comply with prevailing wage rates per Texas Government Code Chapter 2258 and 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 costs included in the base bid. Contractors must ensure criminal history background checks for all project personnel at their own expense. The contract includes optional prompt payment discounts available at 10, 20, and 30 days, and DPS will withhold 10% retainage from final payment until all work is accepted and warranty documents are provided. Evaluation will prioritize responsible bidders offering best value, with past performance assessed through the Texas Vendor Performance Tracking System.