ESBD_544227_1785333169820_IFB 802-26-78105_Various Tilt Trailers_FINAL.pdf

IFB No. 802-26-78105 Page 1 of 33

INVITATION FOR BID

SEND INVOICE TO: RETURN BIDS TO: BIDDER MUST SIGN BELOW:

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ATTN: Accounts Payable 4200 Smith School Road

Austin, Texas 78744

Purchasing.bidbox@tpwd.texas.gov Or

TPWD – Purchasing and Contracting 4200 Smith School Road

Austin, TX 78744

Bid Due Deadline:

2:00 pm CST; August 12, 2026

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE DATE

FAILURE TO SIGN WILL DISQUALIFY BID

DESTINATION IF DIFFERENT THAN ABOVE: QUESTIONS – SEND EMAIL TO: REQUISITION / IFB NUMBER TPWD Headquarters Fleet Division 4200 Smith School Road Austin, TX 78744

Purchasing.bidbox@tpwd.texas.gov

802-26-78105

By signing this bid, bidder certifies that if a Texas address is shown as the address of the bidder, bidder qualifies as a Texas bidder as defined in Title 34 TAC Rule 20.32(68). FAILURE TO SIGN THE BID ABOVE WILL DISQUALIFY BID. Bidder agrees to comply with all conditions of this bid. Show bid due date and Requisition number on sealed bid envelop and show return address of firm.

BID FREE ON BOARD (FOB) AGENCY RECEIVING ADDRESS UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED BELOW.

By signing this bid, bidder certifies that if a Texas Address is shown as the address of the bidder, bidder qualifies as a Texas bidder as defined in Title 34 TAC Rule 20.32(68). Bidder agrees to comply with all conditions of this bid. Show bid due date and Requisition number on sealed bid envelop and show return address of firm. Pursuant to Executive Order GA-48 of the Governor of Texas: Respondent certifies that neither it, nor its holding companies or subsidiaries is: (a) Listed in Section 889 of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act; (b) Listed in Section 1260H of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act; or (c) Owned by the government of a country on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s foreign adversaries list under 15 C.F.R. Section 791.4; or (d) Controlled by any governing or regulatory body located in a country on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s foreign adversaries list under 15 C.F.R.

Section 791.4.

Bidder must fill in: (See instructions for Texas ID Number in General Terms & Conditions, Paragraph 1.10

TEXAS ID NUMBER _________________________________________________

Name of Firm _________________________________________________ Street Address _________________________________________________ City-State-Zip _________________________________________________ Telephone No. _________________________________________________ Email address _________________________________________________

AWARD NOTICE: The State reserves the right to make an award on the basis of low line-item bid, low total of line items, or in any other combination that will serve the best interest of the State and to reject any and all bid items in the sole discretion of the State.

Item Description Class/Item 073-28 Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Price Extension

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking to purchase various Tilt Deck Trailers for the State Parks Division as per the attached specifications dated July 2026.

1.

14k lbs GVWR Deckover Tilt Trailer:

Examples: PJ Trailer T8 (24’), Big Tex 140T-24, or TPWD approved equivalent.

Unit price must include all shipping, handling, fuel surcharges, delivery and offloading fees.

Each

Specify Offered Make/Model: ________________________

Are there any exceptions to this item’s specifications? Y / N .

If yes, list exceptions here:

Specify Delivery Days ARO: ______________ Calendar Days mailto:Purchasing.bidbox@tpwd.texas.gov mailto:Purchasing.bidbox@tpwd.texas.gov

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2.

14k lbs GVWR Heavy Duty Gooseneck Deckover Tilt Trailer:

Examples: Load Trail GH14, Texas Pride 14K LB GVWR Gooseneck Deckover Tilt, or TPWD approved equivalent.

Unit price must include all shipping, handling, fuel surcharges, delivery and offloading fees.

3.

20k lbs GVWR Gooseneck Wide Deck Lowboy Tilt Trailer:

Examples: Texas Pride Gooseneck Wide Deck Lowboy Gravity Tilt, Load Trail GN 102x24 Tilt-N-Go Gooseneck Tiltbed Trailer 20K LB – GN0224102, Diamond C FMAX210, or TPWD approved equivalent.

4.

16k lbs Bumper Pull Lowboy Tilt Deck Trailer:

Examples: Texas Pride Bumper Pull Lowboy Gravity Tilt, Load Trail TH16 – TH8316082, Diamond C 207 Package, or TPWD approved equivalent.

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5.

20k lbs Bumper Pull Wide Deck Lowboy Tilt Trailer:

Examples: Load Trailer TH20 – TH0220102, Texas Pride Bumper Pull Wide Deck Lowboy Gravity Tilt, or TPWD approved equivalent.

6.

9,990 lbs – 14k lbs Heavy Duty Full Tilt Trailer:

Examples: Load Trail TH10-TH8316052, Big Tex 14FT-16, or TPWD approved equivalent.

Offered by a Historically Underutilized Business certified by CPA.

PREFERENCES

See Appendix 23 of the State of Texas Procurement and Contract Management Guide regarding preferences.

Check below to claim a preference under Title 34 TAC Rule 20.38

□ Goods produced or offered by a Texas bidder that is owned by a Texas resident service-disabled veteran

□ Goods produced in Texas or offered by a Texas bidder that is not owned by a Texas resident service-disabled veteran

□ Agricultural products grown in Texas

□ Agricultural products offered by a Texas bidder

□ Services offered by a Texas bidder that is owned by a Texas resident service-disabled veteran

□ Services offered by a Texas bidder that is not owned by a Texas resident service-disabled veteran

□ Texas Vegetation Native to the Region

□ USA produced supplies, materials, or equipment

□ Products of persons with mental or physical disabilities

□ Products made of recycled, remanufactured, or environmentally sensitive materials including recycled steel

□ Energy Efficient Products

□ Rubberized asphalt paving material

□ Recycled motor oil and lubricants

□ Products produced at facilities located on formerly contaminated property

□ Products and services from economically depressed or blighted areas

□ Vendors that meet or exceed air quality standards

□ Recycled or Reused Computer Equipment of Other Manufacturers

□ Foods of Higher Nutritional Value

□ Commercial and Advertising agency located in Texas

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT PURCHASER:

MELISSA LONG, CTCD

Email: purchasing.bidbox@tpwd.texas.gov

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Solicitation 802-26-78105 Specifications for Various Tilt Deck Trailers

1) INTRODUCTION: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking bids to purchase various Tilt

Deck Trailers for State Parks Division as per the following specifications.

2) TERM OF CONTRACT: Contract shall commence upon the issuance of a contract by TPWD and automatically expires upon the delivery date agreed upon and final acceptance by TPWD.

3) SPECIFICATIONS SHALL MEET OR EXCEED THE FOLLOWING:

a) Line 1 – 14k lbs GVWR Deckover Tilt Trailer:

i) Examples: PJ Trailer T8 (24’), Big Tex 140T-24, or TPWD approved equivalent.

ii) Quantity: Two (2)

iii) Color: Professional Finish with Standard Primer in Black, or TPWD approved color from standard manufacturer’s available color options.

iv) Hitch Type: Bumper Pull

v) Gross Trailer Weight (GVWR): Minimum fourteen thousand pounds (14,000 lb.)

vi) Gross Axle Weight (GAWR): Seven thousand pounds (7,000 lb.) per axle

vii) Deck Length: Minimum twenty-four feet (24’)

viii) Deck Width: Minimum one hundred two inches (102”)

ix) Tilt Deck Dimensions: One hundred two inches (102”) Tiltable Deck

x) Tilt Deck Angle: Minimum 15 Degrees (15°), Maximum 16 Degrees (16°)

xi) Rub Rail: Rub Rail along both sides

xii) Axles: Two (2), Dexter or Easy Lube

xiii) Brakes: Forward Self-Adjusting

xiv) Suspension: Multi-leaf Slipper Spring

xv) Tongue and Neck: Minimum of Eight inch (8”) by Ten pound (10 lb) I-Beam Tongue

xvi) Coupler: Adjustable, two and five sixteenths (2-5/16) inch ball

xvii) Safety Chains: Approximately five sixteenths (5/16”) or three eighths (3/8”) Grade 70 Safety Chain with Clevis or Latch Hook (2 each)

xviii) Jack: Minimum of ten thousand pounds (10,000 lb) Drop Leg

xix) Frame: Eight inches (8”) by Ten pound (10 lb) I-Beam Main Frame

xx) Crossmembers: Three inch (3”) on sixteen inch (16”) centers

xxi) Bump Rail: Front Bump/Stop Rail

xxii) Floor: Treated Wood

xxiii) Fenders: Diamond Plate Low-Pro Fenders, Deckover

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xxiv) Stake Pockets: Stake Pockets along both sides

xxv) Wiring: Protected, sealed

xxvi) Wiring Harness/Plug: Seven (7) way RV plug

xxvii) Lighting: Light-emitting Diode (LED) lighting or Department of Transportation (DOT) required as appropriate for unit(s).

(1) Stop

(2) Tail

(3) Turn

(4) Clearance xxviii) Tires: Four (4) new heavy-duty, E 10-ply rated radial trailer tires which must support trailer load capacity

xxix) Spare Tire Mount: Welded on mount and removable tire

(1) Shall be located in front tongue area of trailer

(2) Must include a new, full-size tire of same size/brand as installed on trailer

xxx) Breakaway System: Breakaway System with Charger

xxxi) Charging System: Approximately One hundred ten Volts (110V) Integrated Trickle Charger

xxxii) Power: Hydraulic Power Up / Down xxxiii) Toolbox: Tongue mounted

b) Line 2 – 14k lb GVWR Heavy Duty Gooseneck Deckover Tilt Trailer:

i) Examples: Load Trail GH14, Texas Pride Gooseneck Deckover Tilt, or TPWD approved equivalent.

ii) Quantity: Two (2)

iii) Color: Professional Finish with Standard Primer, Black, or TPWD approved color from standard manufacturer’s available color options.

iv) Hitch Type: Gooseneck

v) Gross Trailer Weight (GVWR): Minimum fourteen thousand pounds (14,000 lb)

vi) Gross Axle Weight (GAWR): Seven thousand pounds (7,000 lb) per axle

vii) Empty Trailer Weight: Maximum five thousand nine hundred and two pounds (5,902 lbs)

viii) Net Payload Capacity: Minimum seven thousand two hundred ninety-seven pounds (7,297 lbs)

ix) Deck Length: Minimum twenty-four feet (24’), Maximum twenty-five feet (25’)

x) Deck Width: Minimum One hundred two inches (102”)

xi) Deck Height: Approximately thirty-six inches (36”) to thirty-nine inches (39”)

xii) Outer Deck Frame: Straight Deck, six inch (6”) Channel

xiii) Main Frame: Twelve inch (12”) I-Beam

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xiv) Gooseneck Risers: Minimum Twelve inch (12”) I-Beam

xv) Gooseneck Beams: Minimum Twelve inch (12”) I-Beam

xvi) Crossmembers: Three inch (3”) Channel, Sixteen inch (16”) On centers

xvii) Rub Rail: Stake pockets (on 24 inch centers) with rub rail (2” tall x 3/8” thick), Pipe Spools

xviii) Axles: Two (2) Seven thousand pounds (7,000 lb) per axle, Dexter or Direct Lube 8 Lug

xix) Brakes: All Electric

xx) Suspension: Multi-leaf Slipper Spring

xxi) Coupler: Two (2) 5/16” Adjustable Round Gooseneck

xxii) Hydraulics: Dual Ram Hoist

xxiii) Pump: Power Up and Power Down

xxiv) Charging System: Standard Battery Wall Charger (5 Amp) or Onboard 110v charger and tester (also charges off truck while being towed)

xxv) Controller: Wireless Remote (2-Button) or 15’ corded remote control

xxvi) Floor: Treated Wood Flooring

xxvii) Fenders: Deckover xxviii) Stake Pockets: Two inch (2”) Rub Rail, Pipe Spools, & Stake Pockets

xxix) Safety Chains: Approximately Two (2) heavy duty 5/16” Grade 70 safety chains

xxx) Safety Features: Cold Weather Harness w/7-Way RV Plug, All required DOT lighting, safety chains, reflective tape and emergency break-a-way switch & Pop Rod

xxxi) Jack: Minimum Two (2) 10,000 pound (10,000 lb) Drop-Leg, spring loaded

xxxii) Wiring: Protected, sealed xxxiii) Wiring Harness/Plug: Double-Insulated Wire Harness, USA made sealed

xxxiv) Lighting: Light-emitting Diode (LED) lighting or Department of Transportation (DOT) required as appropriate for unit(s).

(1) Stop

(2) Tail

(3) Turn

(4) Clearance

xxxv) Tires: Four (4) new heavy-duty, E 10-ply rated radial trailer tires which must support trailer load capacity

xxxvi) Spare Tire Mount: Welded on mount and removable tire

(1) Shall be located in front tongue area of trailer

(2) Must include a new, full-size tire of same size/brand as installed on trailer xxxvii) Ramps: Slide-In or trailer appropriate.

IFB No. 802-26-78105 Page 7 of 33 xxxviii) Toolbox: Full-width front mounted locking toolbox

c) Line 3 – 20k lb GVWR Gooseneck Wide Deck Lowboy Tilt Trailer:

i) Examples: Texas Pride Gooseneck Wide Deck Lowboy Gravity Tilt, Load Trail GN24 –

GN0224102, Diamond C FAMX210, or TPWD approved equivalent.

ii) Quantity: One (1)

iii) Color: Professional Finish with Standard Primer, Black, or TPWD approved color from standard manufacturer’s available color options

iv) Hitch Type: Gooseneck

v) Length: Minimum sixteen-foot (16’) or Seventeen-foot (17’) tilt deck with eight-foot (8’) solid

vi) Width: Minimum of eighty-two inches (82”), Maximum one hundred two inches (102”)

vii) Tongue and Neck: Minimum Six-inch (6”) channel or twelve inch (12”) I-Beam

viii) Axles: Two (2) nine thousand pounds (9,000 lbs) per axle

ix) Gross Trailer Weight (GVWR): Minimum Twenty thousand pounds (20,000 lbs)

x) Gross Axle Weight (GAWR): Minimum dual nine thousand pounds (9,000 lbs) per axle

xi) Suspension: Slipper spring or Torsion

xii) Wiring: Protected, sealed

xiii) Wiring Harness/Plug: Seven (7) way Cold Weather

xiv) Coupler: Four (4) hole adjustable height gooseneck coupler

xv) Lighting: Light-emitting Diode (LED) lighting or Department of Transportation (DOT) required as appropriate for unit(s)

(1) Stop

(2) Tail

(3) Turn

(4) Clearance

xvi) Safety Chains: Minimum two heavy duty safety chains, three-eighths inch (3/8”) Grade Seventy

(70)

xvii) Safety Equipment: Required break-a-way kit and conspicuity tape, three-eighths inch (3/8”) Grade Seventy (70)

xviii) Dovetail: Minimum Two foot (2’) heavy duty tread plate

xix) Frame: Minimum six-inch (6”) channel or ten-inch (10”) I-Beam

xx) Crossmembers: Approximately three (3”) Channel, Sixteen (16”) On-centers

xxi) Fenders: Heavy duty 14-gauge tread place drive over or steel diamond plate

xxii) Stationary Deck: Eight-foot (8’)

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xxiii) Decking/Floor: Two-inch (2”) treated wood

xxiv) Jack: Upgrade to Hydraulic Jacks

xxv) Toolbox: Front locking toolbox in gooseneck (80″W×17″H×8″D)

xxvi) Tilt/Hydraulics: Gravity Operated or Hydraulic Dampening Cylinder

xxvii) Tires: Four (4) new heavy-duty, J 18-ply rated radial trailer tires which must support trailer load capacity xxviii) Spare Tire Mount: Weld on mount and removable tire

(1) Shall be located in front tongue area of trailer

(2) Must include a new, full-size tire of same size/brand as installed on trailer

xxix) Required Options: These options must be installed on the trailer.

(1) Locking Chain Rack

(2) Winch Package

(3) Winch Plate with recessed roller

(4) Trailer Battery Charger: In-Line 12v Charging System

d) Line 4 – 16k lbs GVWR Bumper Pull Lowboy Tilt Deck Trailer:

i) Examples: Texas Pride Bumper Pull Lowboy Gravity Tilt, Load Trail TH16 – TH8316082, Diamond C FMAX207, or TPWD approved equivalent.

ii) Quantity: Three (3)

iii) Color: Professional Finish with Standard Primer, Black, or TPWD approved color from standard manufacturer’s available color options

iv) Length: Minimum sixteen-foot (16’) full tilt bed, Maximum twenty-one foot (21’) bed with a seventeen-foot (17’) tilt deck and 4’ solid

v) Width: Minimum eighty-two inches (82’), Maximum eighty-four inches (84”)

vi) Tongue and Neck: Minimum eight-inch (8”) I-Beam, Bumper Pull

vii) Axles: Minimum two (2) Seven-thousand-pound (7,000 lbs), Maximum two (2) eight-thousand pound (8,000 lbs)

viii) Gross Trailer Weight (GVWR): Minimum fourteen-thousand pounds (14,000 lbs), Maximum sixteen-thousand pounds (16,000 lbs)

ix) Gross Axle Weight (GAWR): Minimum two (2) Seven-thousand-pound (7,000 lbs), Maximum two

(2) eight-thousand pound (8,000 lbs)

x) Suspension: Torsion, Slipper Roller

xi) Wiring: Protected, sealed

xii) Wiring Harness/Plug: Seven (7) way RV plug

xiii) Coupler: Two and five-sixteenths inch (2-5/16”)

xiv) Lighting: Light-emitting Diode (LED) lighting or Department of Transportation (DOT) required as appropriate for unit(s).

(1) Stop

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(2) Tail

(3) Turn

(4) Clearance

xv) Safety Chains: Approximately Five-sixteenths inch (5/16”) Grade seventy (70)

xvi) Frame: Eight-inch (8”) I-Beam

xvii) Crossmembers: Approximately Three (3”) Channel, Sixteen (16”) On-centers

xviii) Fenders: 14-gauge steel diamond plate

xix) Stationary Deck: Eight foot (8’) or full bed tilt

xx) Decking/Floor: Two-inch (2”) treated wood

xxi) Jack: Upgrade to Hydraulic Jacks

xxii) Toolbox: Front locking toolbox in gooseneck (80″W×17″H×8″D)

xxiii) Tires: Four (4) new heavy-duty, G 14-ply rated radial trailer tires which must support trailer load capacity

xxiv) Spare Tire Mount: Weld on mount and removable tire

(1) Shall be located in front tongue area of trailer

(2) Must include a new, full-size tire of same size/brand as installed on trailer

xxv) Required Options: These options must be installed on the trailer.

(1) Locking Chain Rack

(2) Winch Package

(3) Winch Plate with recessed roller

(4) In-Line 12v Charging System

e) Line 5 – 20k lbs GVWR Bumper Pull Wide Deck Lowboy Tilt Trailer:

i) Examples: Load Trailer TH20 – TH0220102, Texas Pride Bumper Pull Wide Deck Lowboy

Gravity Tilt, or TPWD approved equivalent.

ii) Quantity: Two (2)

iii) Color: Professional Finish with Primer Standard, Black, or TPWD approved color from standard manufacturer’s available color options.

iv) Gross Trailer Weight (GVWR): Minimum twenty-thousand pounds (20,000 lbs)

v) Gross Axle Weight (GAWR): Minimum two (2) nine-thousand pounds (9,000 lbs) / axle, Maximum two (2) ten-thousand pounds (10,000 lbs) / axle

vi) Deck Length: Minimum twenty foot (20’), Maximum twenty-one foot (21’)

vii) Deck Width: Minimum one-Hundred two inches (102”)

viii) Tilt Deck Dimensions: Minimum four-foot (4’)

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ix) Axles: Minimum two (2) nine-thousand pounds (9,000 lbs) / axle, Maximum two (2) ten-thousand pounds (10,000 lbs) / axle

x) Brakes: Electric

xi) Suspension: Torsion, Heavy duty slipper spring

xii) Tongue and Neck: Minimum six-inch (6”) Channel or Ten-inch (10”) I-Beam

xiii) Coupler: Two and five-sixteenths inch (2-5/16”), adjustable

xiv) Safety Chains: Minimum Two (2), Five-sixteenths inch (5/16”) Grade seventy (70)

xv) Jack: Single twelve-thousand pound (12,000 lbs) drop leg spring loaded or two (2) ten-thousand pound (10,000 lbs) drop-leg

xvi) Frame: Six-inch (6”) Main Frame or Ten-inch (10”) I-Beam

xvii) Crossmembers: Approximately three (3”) Channel, Sixteen (16”) On-centers

xviii) Floor: Two-inch (2’) treated wood

xix) Fenders: 14-gauge steel diamond plate, weld on drive over

xx) Wiring: Protected, sealed

xxi) Wiring Harness/Plug: Seven (7) way RV plug

xxii) Lighting: Light-emitting Diode (LED) lighting or Department of Transportation (DOT) required as

(3) Turn

(4) Clearance

xxiii) Tires: Four (4) new heavy-duty, H 16-ply rated radial trailer tires which must support trailer load capacity

xxiv) Spare Tire Mount: Weld on mount and removable tire

(1) Shall be located in front tongue area of trailer

(2) Must include a new, full-size tire of same size/brand as installed on trailer

xxv) Breakaway System: Breakaway System with Charger

xxvi) Hydraulics: Gravity Operated Cylinders

xxvii) Tail: One-eighth inch (1/8”) or two inch (2”) heavy duty diamond tread plate knife edge

f) Line 6 – 9,990 lbs-14k lbs Heavy Duty Full Tilt Trailer:

i) Examples: Load Trail TH10-TH8316052, Big Tex 14FT-16, or TPWD approved equivalent.

ii) Quantity: Three (3)

iii) Color: Professional Finish with Primer Standard, Black, or TPWD approved color from standard manufacturer’s available color options.

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iv) Gross Trailer Weight (GVWR): Minimum nine-thousand nine-hundred ninety pounds (9,990 lbs), Maximum fourteen-thousand pounds (14,000 lbs)

v) Gross Axle Weight (GAWR): Minimum two (2) five-thousand two-hundred pounds (5,200 lbs / axle, Maximum two (2) seven-thousand pounds (7,000 lbs) / axle

vi) Deck Length: Minimum Sixteen feet (16’)

vii) Deck Width: Minimum Eighty-three inches (83”)

viii) Tilt Deck Dimensions: Minimum Twelve-foot (12’) Tilt Deck or Full Tilt Bed

ix) Axles: Minimum two (2) five-thousand two-hundred pounds (5,200 lbs / axle, Maximum two (2) seven-thousand pounds (7,000 lbs) / axle

x) Brakes: Electric, Quick-Lubricating

xi) Suspension: Torsion, Multi-Leaf Slipper Spring

xii) Tongue: Eight-inch (8”) I-Beam

xiii) Coupler: Two and five-sixteenths inch (2-5/16”), adjustable or EZ Latch

xiv) Safety Chains: Minimum Two (2), one-fourth inch (1/4”) Grade seventy (70) or Three-eighths inch (3/8”) Grade seventy (70) with safety latch hook (2 ea)

xv) Jack: Single ten-thousand pounds (10,000 lbs) drop-leg or twelve-thousand pounds (12,000 lbs) drop leg side-wind

xvi) Frame: Six-foot (6’) channel or eight-inch (8”) I-Beam

xvii) Crossmembers: Approximately Three (3”) Channel, Sixteen (16”) On-centers

xviii) Floor: Treated wood/pine

xix) Fenders: 14-gauge steel diamond plate

xx) D-Rings: Minimum four (4) weld-on, Maximum six (6) five-eighths inch (5/8”)

xxi) Wiring: Protected, sealed

xxii) Wiring Harness/Plug: Seven (7) way RV plug

xxiii) Lighting: Light-emitting Diode (LED) lighting or Department of Transportation (DOT) required as

(3) Turn

(4) Clearance

xxiv) Tires: Four (4) new heavy-duty, D 8-ply or E 10-ply rated radial trailer tires which must support trailer load capacity

xxv) Spare Tire Mount: Weld on mount and removable tire

(1) Shall be located in front tongue area of trailer

(2) Must include a new, full-size tire of same size/brand as installed on trailer

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xxvi) Hydraulics: Gravity operated or Hydraulic Dampening Cylinder

xxvii) Toolbox: one-eighth inch (1/8”) or one-fourth inch (1/4”) heavy duty diamond tread plate knife edge

4) REFERENCED BRAND EXAMPLE: Catalogs, brand names or manufacturer's references are descriptive only, and indicate type and quality desired. Proposals on brands of like nature and quality will be considered. If proposing other than the referenced brands/model number, Respondent must show manufacturer, brand or trade name, product number and provide complete descriptive information of product offered and include with response. Failure to take exception to specifications or reference data will require Respondent to furnish specified brand names, numbers, etc.

5) REQUIREMENTS:

a) Condition of Product: New Equipment ONLY; NO re-manufactured or “gray market” items. All items must be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. The unit shall be made ready for continuous operation upon delivery. Responded is cautioned that any unit delivered to the FOB point that does not meet specifications in every aspect will not be accepted.

b) All Parts: All parts not specifically mentioned which are necessary for the unit to be complete and ready for operation or which are normally furnished as standard equipment shall be furnished by the vendor.

All parts shall conform in strength, quality, and workmanship to the accepted standards of the industry.

c) Quantities: Quantities listed are projected order quantities. TPWD reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities prior to award depending on bid results and budget constraints.

d) Manuals: Manuals containing illustrated parts list, operating and service instructions for the unit shall be delivered with unit. Manual shall outline all necessary service and operating instructions for the unit delivered and provide necessary warning and safety precautions.

e) Warranty Requirements: The unit shall be warranted against defects in material and workmanship for the Manufacturer’s Standard Warranty for government use. The warranty begins on the date the unit is determined to meet specifications and accepted by TPWD.

6) DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE:

a) Freight Charges: Shipping shall be Free on Board (FOB) destination; therefore, unit prices must include all shipping, handling, fuel surcharges, delivery fees, and tariffs.

b) Delivery Schedule and Requirements:

(1) Vendor must contact TPWD point of contact as shown on any resulting contract award or purchase order to schedule delivery date and time. Vendor shall provide one (1) week notice prior to delivery to contact designated on purchase order.

(2) Respondent shall provide delivery terms with bid response. Delivery may be a factor in determining best value award.

(3) TPWD does not have a loading dock to unload fully assembled trailers upon delivery. Trailers shall be delivered by means and method that does not require TPWD to unload at no additional cost to TPWD.

c) Delivery Address:

(1) Line Items 1-6: Quantity 13 shall be delivered to: TPWD Headquarters Fleet Division, 4200

Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744.

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d) Registration and Titling: Titling will be performed by TPWD. DO NOT REGISTER TRAILER.

Vendor shall supply dealer’s tag 60 days from date of delivery. The original Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (MSO) as well as the most current version of TxDMV form 130U or Application for Texas Title with signature shall be submitted with an invoice. Awarded Contractor must provide the following required documentation:

• Original Certificate of Origin

• Application for TX Title

• Proof of inspection if the equipment is over 7,500 lb. GVWR

• Invoice showing the equipment VIN number

• VIN number on all documents needs to match the trailer VIN number.

Documents shall be mailed to:

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Attn: Fleet Manager 4200 Smith School Road Austin, TX 78744

The Name of the Purchaser on the back of COO or MSO must only be assigned as:

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department 4200 Smith School Road Austin, TX 78744

e) Delivery Delays: If delay is foreseen, Contractor shall give written notice to TPWD and must keep TPWD advised at all times of status of order. Default in promised Delivery Days After Receipt of Order (ARO) without accepted reasons or failure to meet specifications authorizes TPWD to purchase goods and services of this contract elsewhere and charge any increased costs for the goods and services, including the cost of re-soliciting, to the Contractor.

f) Compliant Products: Delivery does not occur until the Contractor delivers products, materials, or services in full compliance with the specifications to Customer’s FOB. destination, unless delivery is specifically accepted, in whole or in part, by the Customer. Providing products, materials or services which do not meet all specification requirements does not constitute delivery. Customer reserves the right to require new delivery or a refund in the event that materials or products not meeting specifications are discovered after payment has been made.

g) Acceptance: All equipment ordered will be subject to acceptance inspection and performance testing upon receipt. Acceptance inspection and performance testing will not take more than five (5) working days, weather permitting. Vendor will be notified within this time frame of any units not delivered in full compliance with the purchase order specifications.

7) INQUIRIES:

a) Contact: All requests, questions, or other communications about this Solicitation shall be made in writing to TPWD’s Purchasing Department, addressed to the following person:

Melissa Long Purchaser IV / FR Branch Texas Parks & Wildlife Department 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744 purchasing.bidbox@tpwd.texas.gov mailto:purchasing.bidbox@tpwd.texas.gov mailto:purchasing.bidbox@tpwd.texas.gov

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b) Clarifications: TPWD will allow written requests for clarification of this Solicitation. Questions may be e-mailed to the point-of-contact listed above. Questions should be submitted in the following format: a) Reference the Solicitation number; b) Reference the Section number, Page number, Paragraph number, and Text of passage being questioned; and c) Question.

c) PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS: Upon issuance of this solicitation, TPWD, its representative(s), or partners will not answer questions or otherwise discuss the contents of this Solicitation with any potential Respondent or their representative(s), except for the written inquires described in Section b) above. Attempts to ask questions by phone or in person will not be allowed or recognized as valid.

Failure to observe this restriction may disqualify respondent. Respondent shall rely only on written statements issued through or by TPWD’s purchasing staff. This restriction does not preclude discussions between affected parties for the purposes of conducting business unrelated to this solicitation.

8) BID RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS:

a) Bid Submission:

(1) Submission Deadline: All bids shall be received, and time stamped at TPWD prior to 2:00 PM

Central Time on the “Bid Due Deadline” date specified on the IFB Cover Page (page 1). Late bids will not be considered under any circumstance and will be returned.

(2) General Format: Respondent shall submit bid response, signed dated and completed.

(3) Bid Delivery: Bids may be returned via email to Purchasing.BidBox@tpwd.texas.gov, Mail or hand-delivered

(4) Bids returned by mail or hand delivery should be placed in a sealed envelope and correctly identified with IFB number, submittal deadline/opening date and time. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to appropriately mark and deliver the bids to TPWD by the specified date.

(5) Respondents are responsible for all costs of bid preparation.

b) Bid Content: Below is a summary of required and requested information. Bids submitted without this information will be evaluated accordingly. TPWD reserves the right, in its sole judgment and discretion, to waive minor technicalities and errors in the best interest of the state.

(1) Bid Form: Respondent must submit the IFB form, signed, dated, and completed. Failure to submit this information will result in disqualification of bid. Respondent must honor the Unit Price provided in the Bid per paragraph 4 of the TPWD General Terms and Conditions.

Respondent is not permitted to revise the Bid after the Bid Due Date.

(2) Brand Name/Model: Respondents to specify Brand/Model of quoted product. Failure to take exception to specifications or referenced data will require Respondent to furnish specified brand name and model, etc. (Respondent may be required to submit product spec sheets and/ or other documentation prior to award.)

(3) Descriptive Literature: Respondent should provide descriptive literature (product specification sheets) with response submission. Literature to address all salient characteristics, and clearly document that the offered product meets salient characteristics stated in the specifications.

(Note: Respondent may be required to submit product specification sheets and/ or other documentation prior to award.)

(4) Delivery Time: Respondent to specify delivery time from receipt of TPWD order.

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c) Response Period: Responses shall be binding for a period of sixty (60) business days from bid due date. No other costs, rates, or fees shall be payable to the Successful Respondent unless expressly agreed upon in writing by TPWD.

9) EVALUATION AND AWARD:

a) TPWD reserves the right to award to multiple vendors. Only responses submitted by the bid due date, with required submittal documents and meeting qualifications will be considered. Failure to submit the required information may be cause for rejection of the bid response. TPWD reserves the right to waive informalities and minor irregularities in bids received.

b) TPWD reserves the right to consider respondent qualifications, equipment, facility, references; conduct studies and other investigations as necessary to evaluate any response; request additional relevant information; disqualify bid based on unsatisfactory reference checks, reports, and records of service.

c) Award: TPWD will award a Contract(s) to the Respondent(s) whose quote is considered to be the Best Value to TPWD, price and other factors considered. The following factors may be used to evaluate bids:

(1) Lowest Price

(1) Ability, Qualifications and Experience - Meeting or Exceeding the Requirement

(1) Delivery / Service Schedule

(1) Past Performance

(1) Life Cycle Costs

(1) Installation Costs

10) INVOICING AND PAYMENT:

The following procedures apply to invoicing and payment in addition to those listed in the General Terms and Conditions, Para. 9:

a) Contractor to submit invoice(s) to: Texas Parks & Wildlife, Accounts Payable, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744.

b) Invoices must show:

(1) Name of contractor exactly as shown on the contract, Texas Payee Identification Number

(PIN), and correct “Remit to” address.

(2) Name of receiving entity

(3) Contract/purchase order number

(4) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, extended price of each item

(5) Total Price

(6) Discount, if applicable, extended and deducted to arrive at a NET TOTAL for invoice

(7) Attach supporting documentation, if required.

c) Payment:

(1) Contractor will be paid for the services as invoiced. If another payment mechanism is agreed to by the parties, then Contractor will be paid in accordance with the agreement approved by the parties.

(2) Payment normally will be made to the Contractor within 30 days after receipt of a properly prepared invoice or the receipt of and the acceptance of goods/services ordered, whichever is later. State agencies are required by state law to pay properly submitted invoices within 30 days.

(3) Payments for goods/services purchased with state appropriated funds will be made through state warrants issued by the Comptroller of Public Accounts. Payments by qualified ordering entities will be made through the entities’ local payment system.

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Electronic payment may be available through some ordering entities. Contact Accounts Payable at 512-389-4833 for additional information.

11) BIDDER AFFIRMATION:

a) Bidder has not given, offered to give, nor intends to give at any time hereafter any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount, trip, favor, or service to a public servant connected with the submitted bid.

b) Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 10, Subtitle D, Section 2155.004(a), the bidder has not received compensation for participation.

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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

OCTOBER 2025

(ITEMS BELOW APPLY TO AND BECOME A PART OF THE CONTRACT)

Any Contract awarded as a result of this solicitation will contain the General Terms and Conditions listed below in this Section. Subcontractors are also obliged to comply with these provisions.

1. DEFINITIONS: As used throughout this solicitation, the following terms have the meaning set forth below. All other terms have the meaning set forth in Webster’s II New College Dictionary.

1.1. Bidder: An individual or entity that submits a bid. The term includes anyone acting on behalf of the individual or entity that submits a bid, such as an agent, employee and representative. See Respondent.

1.2. Contractor: The individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm, or organization that has to furnish the materials and has to perform the work as stated in the solicitation.

1.3. ESBD: The Electronic State Business Daily, which is available online at http://www.txsmartbuy.gov/esbd .

1.4. Gov’t Code: The Texas Government Code.

1.5. Owner: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, an agency of the State of Texas.

1.6. Party/Parties: Either the TPWD and Respondent separately or collectively.

1.7. Respondent: Any person or Vendor who submits a Bid/Proposal/Offer in response to this solicitation.

1.8. Services: Includes the use of labor, materials, facilities, equipment, and any other need that is necessary or incidental to the successful completion of the Contract.

1.9. Subcontractor: Any supplier, distributor, Contractor, person, or firm furnishing to the Contractor, materials or services necessary or incidental to the performance of the Contract between TPWD and Contractor.

1.10. TAC: The Texas Administrative Code, which is the publication for administrative rules.

1.11. Texas Identification Number: A unique 11-digit number assigned by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. When a Payee first contracts with a state agency, that Payee must provide either a federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) or a Social Security number (SSN). The Texas Identification Number (TIN) is based on this number. (Note: If Respondent does not have a TIN, or does not know their TIN, they may list their EIN or SSN on the “Texas Identification Number” line of the Vendor Information Block of their RFP, RFO, IFB or RFQ response.)

1.12. TPWD: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department acting on behalf of the State of Texas.

2. SPECIFICATIONS:

2.1. The goods/services provided shall be in accordance with the purchase specifications herein. TPWD will decide the answers to all questions that may arise as to the interpretation of the specifications and the quality, or acceptability of goods/services provided. TPWD will decide the rate of progress of the work and the acceptable fulfillment of the goods/service on the part of the Contractor.

2.2. Catalogs, brand names or manufacturer's references are descriptive only, and indicate type and quality desired. Bids/Proposals on brands of like nature and quality will be considered unless advertised under Texas Gov't Code §2155.067. If the Respondent is offering brands other than the references, response should show manufacturer, brand or trade name, and other description of product offered. If Respondent is offering brand(s) other than brand(s) specified, illustrations and complete description of product offered are requested to be made part of the bid. Failure to take exception to specifications or reference data will require Respondent to furnish specified brand names, numbers, etc.

2.3. Unless otherwise specified, items shall be new and unused and of current production.

Samples, when requested, must be furnished free of expense to the State. If not destroyed in examination, they will be returned to the Respondent, on request, at Respondent's expense. Each http://www.txsmartbuy.gov/esbd

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2.4. The State will not be bound by any oral statement or representation contrary to the written specifications of this Solicitation.

2.5. Manufacturer's standard warranty shall apply unless otherwise stated in the solicitation.

3. AWARD OF A PURCHASE ORDER: Standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions apply. If a conflict exists between the standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions and specific language in this solicitation, the language in the solicitation shall prevail.

3.1. A response to a solicitation is an offer to Contract with TPWD based on the terms, conditions and specifications contained in the solicitation. Responses do not become Contracts unless and until they are accepted through an authorized TPWD designee by issuance of a Purchase Order.

3.2. This procurement will be conducted in accordance with the State Purchasing Act, Title 10, Subtitle D, Chapters 2151 through 2177, of the Texas Gov’t Code (TGC) and TPWD rules. Any Contract resulting from this procurement shall consist of one (1) document. This document will contain all of the rights and duties of the parties extracted from the relevant terms and conditions of this solicitation (including its attachments, exhibits, supplements, and addenda); the successful Contractor’s response; any TPWD request for a Best and Final Offer; and any successful Contractor’s Best and Final Offer, if applicable.

3.3. Best Value – TPWD will be the sole judge of best value. Award will be based on Best Value criteria and may include, but is not limited to:

3.3.1. Best meets the goals and objectives of the solicitation as stated above.

3.3.2. Best meets the quality and reliability of the proposed services.

3.3.3. Effect of the proposed solution on agency productivity.

3.3.4. Provides the most customer focused solution that will best meet the needs of the public.

3.3.5. Experience in successfully providing services in this solicitation.

3.3.6. Past Performance: A Respondent’s past performance will be measured based upon pass/fail criteria in compliance with applicable provisions of Gov't Code §§2155.074, 2155.075, 2156.007, 2157.003, and 2157.125. Respondents may fail this selection criterion for any of the following conditions:

a) The Vendor has a score less than C or Legacy Unsatisfactory in the

Vendor Performance System,

b) Currently under a Corrective Action Plan through the Texas Comptroller of

Public Accounts (CPA),

c) Having repeated negative Vendor Performance Reports for the same reason,

d) Having Purchase Orders that have been cancelled in the previous 12 months for non-performance (i.e., late delivery, etc.).

3.3.7. Contractor performance information is located on the CPA web site at:

www.txsmartbuy.gov/vpts. CPA may conduct reference checks with other entities regarding past performance. In addition to evaluating performance through the Vendor Performance Tracking System (as authorized by 34 Texas Administrative Code §20.115), CPA may examine other sources of vendor performance including, but not limited to, notices of termination, cure notices, assessments of liquidated damages, litigation, audit reports, and non-renewals of Contracts. Any such investigations shall be at the sole discretion of CPA, and any negative findings, as determined by CPA, may result in non-award to the Respondent.

4. UNIT PRICES: Respondents must price per unit shown. Unit prices shall govern in the event of extension errors.

5. FREIGHT: Quote FOB destination, freight prepaid and allowed unless otherwise stated within the specifications.

6. DELIVERY:

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6.1. Show number of days required to place material in receiving agency's designated location under normal conditions. Delivery days mean calendar days, unless otherwise specified. Failure to state delivery time obligates Respondent to deliver in 14 calendar days. Unrealistic delivery promises may cause solicitation to be disregarded.

6.2. If delay is foreseen, Contractor shall give written notice to the TPWD. Contractor must keep the TPWD advised at all times of status of order.

6.3. Default in promised delivery (without accepted reasons) or failure to meet specifications authorizes the TPWD to purchase supplies elsewhere and charge full increase, if any, in cost and handling to defaulting Contractor.

6.4. Substitutions: No substitutions permitted without written approval of TPWD.

6.5. Delivery shall be made during normal working hours only unless prior approval has been obtained from ordering agency. Normal working hours are 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM Monday through Friday except State and National holidays.

7. TESTING AND INSPECTION:

7.1. TPWD may test and inspect goods and services purchased under the Contract to ensure compliance with the specifications of this solicitation and the Contract. TPWD may also test and inspect goods and services before they are purchased under the Contract. Authorized TPWD personnel shall have access to the Respondent's place of business for the purpose of inspecting the goods. To the extent practical, TPWD inspections will not disrupt the Respondent's daily operations. Tests shall be performed on samples submitted with the Bid/Proposal or on samples taken from regular shipments. All costs of testing and inspection shall be borne by the Respondent.

In the event the goods tested fail to meet or exceed all conditions and requirements of the solicitation and Contract, the goods will be rejected in whole or in part, at the State's option, and returned to the Respondent or held for disposition at the Respondent's expense. Latent defects may result in cancellation of the Contract at no expense to the state.

7.2. If material fails to meet specifications, the Respondent will be notified by fax, mail, or e-mail. The Respondent will have ten (10) working days after receipt of the notification to remove the rejected material from state property. Material will be removed at the Respondent’s expense. Material not removed in the allotted time period will be disposed by TPWD. The Respondent will be charged for all disposable expenses conducted by TPWD.

8. CHANGES: TPWD may at any time, by a written order, make changes within the general scope of this

Contract, in the definition of services to be performed, and the time (i.e., hours of the day, days of the week, etc.) and place of performance thereof. If any such change causes an increase or decrease in the cost of, or the time required for the performance of any part of the services under this Contract, whether changed or not changed by any such order, an equitable adjustment shall be made in the Contract price or time of performance or both and the Contract shall be modified in writing accordingly. Any claim by the Contractor for adjustment under this clause must be asserted within 30 days from the date of receipt by the Contractor of the notification of change, provided, however, that TPWD, if it decides that the facts justify such action, may receive and act upon such claims asserted at any time prior to final payment under this Contract.

Failure to agree to any adjustment shall be a dispute concerning a question of fact within the meaning of the clause of this Contract entitled "Dispute Resolution."

9. INVOICING AND PAYMENT:

9.1 Invoices: In order to receive payment under the Contract, the Contractor must submit an original invoice to TPWD, which will be designated in the Purchase Order as the "Bill To" address. To be a proper invoice that may be accepted and paid, the invoice must include the following information and/or attachments: (1) Name and address of the Contractor. (2) The Contractor's Texas Identification Number (TIN). (3) The Contractor's invoice remittance address. (4) The Purchase Order number authorizing the delivery of products or services. (5) A description of what the Contractor delivered, including, as applicable, the time period, serial number, unit price, quantity, and total price of the products and services. If the invoice is for a lease, the Contractor must also include the payment number (e.g., 1 of 36).

9.2 Disputed Invoices: As stated above, the Contractor will receive notice of an error in an invoice submitted for payment by not later than the 21st day after the date the invoice was received by the

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TPWD. If an invoice dispute is resolved in favor of the Contractor, the Contractor is entitled to receive interest on the unpaid balance of the invoice, beginning on the date the invoice became overdue, pursuant to Gov't Code §2251. 021. If a dispute is resolved in favor of the TPWD, the Contractor shall submit a corrected invoice that must be paid in accordance with Section 2251.021.

The unpaid balance accrues interest if the corrected invoice is not paid by the appropriate date.

9.3 Time and Manner of Payment: Pursuant to Texas Gov’t Code Chapter 2251, payment by TPWD is overdue on the 31st day after the later of: (1) the date the TPWD receives the goods under the Contract; (2) the date the performance of the service under the Contract is completed; or (3) the date the TPWD receives the invoice for the goods or service. Payment by a political subdivision Customer whose governing body meets only once a month or less frequently is overdue on the 46th day after the later event of: (1) the date TPWD receives the goods under the Contract; (2) the date the performance of the service under the Contract is completed; or (3) the date TPWD receives the invoice for the goods or service.

10. PATENTS, TRADEMARKS, OR COPYRIGHTS: Respondent agrees to defend and indemnify the

TPWD and State from claims involving infringement or violation of patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, or other proprietary rights, arising out of the TPWD's or the State's use of any good or service provided by the Respondent as a result of this solicitation.

11. PROHIBITION ON LOBBYING: The Respondent shall comply with the provisions of a federal law known generally as the Lobbying Disclosure Act, 2 U.S.C. §1601 et seq. By submitting a Bid/Proposal, the Respondent certifies that it shall not and has not used federally appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence any officer or employee of any federal agency, a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any federal Contract, grant, or any other award covered by 31 U.S.C. §1352. It also certifies that the Respondent shall disclose any lobbying with non-federal funds that takes place in connection with obtaining any federal award by completing and submitting Standard Form LLL.

12. ANTI-TRUST AND ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS: The undersigned affirms under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State of Texas that (1) in connection with this Response, neither I nor any representative of the Respondent have violated any provision of the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act, Tex. Bus. & Comm Code Chapter 15; (2) in connection with this Response, neither I nor any representative of the Respondent have violated any federal antitrust law; and (3) neither I nor any representative of the Respondent have directly or indirectly communicated any of the contents of this Response to a competitor of the Respondent or any other company, firm, partnership or individual engaged in the same line of business as the Respondent. The successful Contractor hereby assigns to TPWD, any and all claims for overcharges associated with any contract resulting from this solicitation which arise under the antitrust laws of the United States 15 U.S.C.A., Section 1, et seq. (1973), and which arise under the antitrust laws of the State of Texas, Texas Business and Commercial Code Ann. Sec. 15.01, et seq. (1967).

13. DEBTS AND DELINQUENCIES: As required by Gov't Code §2252.903, the Respondent agrees that any payments due under the Contract shall be directly applied towards eliminating any debt or delinquency is has to the State of Texas including, but not limited to, delinquent taxes, delinquent student loan payments, and delinquent child support.

14. DISPUTE RESOLUTION:

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