ESBD_561161_1790369506715_SOL_EXH_F.7_Plaque Specifications_ADD_1.pdf

This is a plaque specifications document for the Texas Department of Public Safety's Legacy Hall Courtyard Display project. The procurement requires fabrication and installation of three cast plaques: a 65-inch diameter cast bronze seal featuring a 3D prismatic star with dark oxide background and leatherette texture, displaying "Department of Public Safety" and "Courtesy - Service - Protection" text with letters spelling TEXAS around the central star; a cast aluminum plaque with 41 solid 8-inch letters in Times New Roman font with black anodized finish spelling "INTEGRITY," "EXCELLENCE," "ACCOUNTABILITY," and "TEAMWORK"; and a cast aluminum plaque with two 6-inch prismatic stars. All specifications are designated as "or equal" alternatives, permitting equivalent product substitutions. Bids are due October 5, 2026, with submission required through the DPS Online Bid Room. The contract is structured as a lump-sum arrangement covering all design, materials, labor, and installation costs, with payment upon final completion and acceptance.

The specifications encourage manufacturers to incorporate recycled materials in product fabrication and packaging. Vendors must submit required documentation including W-9, Texas DPS Information and Certifications Form, Form AP-152, and Direct Deposit Authorization Form, along with compliance certifications regarding E-Verify employment verification, drug-free workplace status, workers' compensation coverage, CJIS security compliance, background checks for personnel accessing DPS facilities, intellectual property transfer to the State of Texas, seven-year record retention requirements, and various legal certifications including felony convictions, antitrust compliance, and foreign ownership restrictions under Executive Order GA-48. The Texas Department of Public Safety reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days' written notice or for fund unavailability without notice.