Bagged ICE

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a blanket contract to supply and deliver bagged ice across the Central and Hill Country Area of Texas. The procurement seeks bids for bagged ice in multiple sizes, including 7 lb, 10 lb, 16 lb, and 20 lb, to be delivered to various state park locations. Contractors must provide ice merchandisers at no additional cost to TPWD and will be required to submit unit pricing and detailed delivery schedules. The contract term will run from the award date through August 31, 2026, with options to renew for up to three additional one-year periods. Bidders must meet minimum qualifications of being in the business of providing these specified services for a minimum of three years. The bid evaluation will be based on best value, with TPWD reserving the right to award one contract for all sites or individual contracts per site. All bids are due by November 21, 2024, and prospective contractors must complete required exhibits related to company profile and past project references.

The IFB does not include any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to the solicitation. There are no mentioned incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the document does not specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The procurement does not provide information about specific award values or budget ranges. Bidders may submit pricing for some or all of the listed sites, offering flexibility in their proposal approach. The contract will be awarded to the contractor who best meets the evaluation criteria and provides the most advantageous pricing and delivery capabilities for TPWD's state park locations in the Central and Hill Country Area of Texas.