ESBD_511437_1779223218532_SOL_ADD_2_26R0013253_680-56.pdf

This is an Addendum to a Solicitation issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Procurement and Contract Services for Invitation for Bids No. 26R0013253. The addendum extends the bid response due date from May 19, 2026, to May 20, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. Central Time. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this addendum prior to the new submission deadline through one of three methods: completing and returning three copies of the addendum with offeror information, acknowledging receipt on each copy of the bid submitted, or submitting a separate letter or email referencing the solicitation and addendum numbers. The solicitation seeks a blanket contract to supply complete gun cleaning kits containing 17 distinct components to Trooper Trainees during their Recruit Class and upon graduation from the Academy. DPS anticipates approximately 160 recruits per class with 2-4 schools per year, with Release Purchase Orders issued for each Recruit Class. The original question deadline was May 4, 2026, with estimated Q&A posting on May 6, 2026. The contract term is one year from the effective date of April 15, 2026, with DPS retaining the right to extend performance for an additional six-month period.

All pricing must be submitted on the Mandatory Pricing Schedule reflecting unit prices for each of the 17 line items across five contract years, with no minimum guarantee and all costs and fees included as the contractor's sole compensation. DPS reserves the right to request samples of the complete gun cleaning kit before award at the vendor's expense and may award one or more contracts or reject all bids. Bidders must provide evidence of financial resources and ability to perform, including audited financial statements for the last two years or a Dun & Bradstreet Business Information Report, and all bids are valid for 180 days. Respondents must complete and submit a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan with four compliance pathways available, and all subcontractors must be identified with their Texas Vendor Identification numbers or federal Employer Identification Numbers. Payment terms are governed by the Texas Prompt Payment Act, and contractors must comply with E-Verify requirements, CJIS compliance, Drug-Free Workplace Act compliance, and various state and federal anti-discrimination and ethics requirements. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation materials.