ESBD_511437_1780521623454_SOL_ADD_5_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, extending the bid response deadline from June 3, 2026 to June 11, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. Central Time. The solicitation is for a blanket contract to supply complete gun cleaning kits to Trooper Trainees during their Recruit Class and upon graduation from the Academy. Each kit comprises 17 distinct components including a hard plastic storage box, universal cleaning rod with attachments, safety glasses, hearing protection, gun cleaning solvents and oils, and various brushes, jags, patches, and chamber cleaning components compatible with rifles, shotguns, and handguns. 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 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. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this addendum prior to submission of their offer or face potential rejection.

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 demonstrating good faith efforts, with four compliance pathways available. Payment terms are governed by the Texas Prompt Payment Act, and contractors must comply with DPS Standard Terms and Conditions including E-Verify employee eligibility verification, 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.