ESBD_522294_1780438209453_MHG-JII Invitation to Bid on Vehicle.pdf

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INVITATION TO BID (ITB)

New 2025 or 2026 Nissan Altima

June 2, 2026

Gulf Bend is Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic as well as an agency of the State of Texas established to plan, coordinate, develop policy, develop and allocate resources, supervise, and ensure the provision of community based mental health and intellectual and developmental disability services.

The Center is a community center under Chapter 534 of the Texas Health and Safety Code and is classified by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. The Center is governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees. Gulf Bend provides services in a seven-county region that includes: Victoria, Jackson, Calhoun, Refugio, Goliad, DeWitt, and Lavaca Counties.

GBC is requesting bids from qualified vendors to purchase one (1) new 2025 or 2026 Nissan Altima;

preferred color is white or silver.

Bids are due by 5 PM June 19, 2026. Bids may be received by mail, hand delivered, or via email at the addresses noted below. Please indicate “ITB – Nissan Altima” on the envelope or within the subject line of an email.

Mail or hand deliver to:

Gulf Bend Center Attn: Kasie Mundine 6502 Nursery Drive Ste 100 Victoria Texas 77904

Email to: cfo@gulfbend.org

The bidder must sign and date the Bid Sheet and return with any additional information deemed necessary. Bids returned without the Bid Sheet may be rejected.

Thank you for your interest in Gulf Bend Center’s Invitation to Bid.

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GBC reserves the right to reject any or all bids for any or all products covered in this bid request and to waive informalities or defects in bids or to accept such bids as it shall deem to be in the best interests of GBC.

Sales Tax: As a 501(c)3, GBC is exempt from Federal excise tax and Texas sales and use tax and therefore sales tax should not be included in the bid.

Late Bids: Bids received after submission deadline will be rejected. GBC is not responsible for lateness or non-delivery of carrier, email, etc.

Contract: This bid, when properly accepted by GBC, shall constitute a contract equally binding between the successful bidder and GBC. No different or additional terms will become a part of the bid.

Delivery: Unless local, delivery of vehicle be to 6502 Nursery Drive, Victoria Texas. All delivery and freight charges may be included in the bid price.

Exceptions or Substitutions: All bids meeting the intent of this ITB will be considered for award.

Bidders taking exception to the specifications, or offering substitutions, shall clearly state this information. GBC reserves the right to accept all or none of the exceptions and/or substitutions deemed to be in the best interest of GBC.

Vehicles or items supplied under this contract shall be subject to GBC’s approval. Vehicles found defective or not meeting specifications will be picked up and replaced by the successful bidder within reasonable time at no expense to GBC.

Questions concerning this Invitation to Bid and/or specifications should be directed to Kasie Mundine at 361-582-5367 or email at cfo@gulfbend.org.

Recap of dates:

ITB Public Notification Date June 2, 2026 Receipt of Bids Deadline by 5PM June 19, 2026 Review of Bids by GBC June 22, 2026 Recommendation made to GBC Board of Trustees June 23, 2026 Notification to all Vendors June 24, 2026 Delivery of vehicle (no later than) July 10, 2026

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TO BE COMPLETED BY THE BIDDER

The undersigned agrees to fully comply in strict accordance with the bid, specifications and instructions attached.

Please use your Manufacture’s Fleet Sales ID (if applicable) to ensure competitive bidding pricing.

Date: _______________

Company Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Signature: ________________________________________________________________________

Title: ____________________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________

Telephone: _______________________________________________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________________________________________

Proposed vehicle and specifications: ___________________________________________________

Warranty and service support options: __________________________________________________

Bid: $_______________________

NOTE: GBC reserves the right to choose which bid is deemed most appropriate and what best meets the needs of GBC.

Please attach all support for bid noted above.