Bike Tool Loan Program Pilot Items

The City of Austin Purchasing Office has issued Invitation for Quotation 6200 AJC1016 to procure bike repair stands and bike repair tools for a Bike Tool Loan Program pilot being jointly implemented by Austin Transportation and Public Works and the Austin Public Library. This one-time purchase solicitation seeks specific Park Tool branded equipment including eight trailhead workstations and mounting posts, plus multiple sets of hand tools such as folding hex wrenches, Phillips and flat blade screwdrivers, pedal wrenches, tire lever sets, folding Torx compatible wrench sets, 3-way socket wrenches, and 15mm metric wrenches in specified quantities. The program aims to increase public access to basic bicycle maintenance tools through a checkout system at select library locations. Qualified contractors must demonstrate a minimum of one year of experience supplying bike repair tools and repair station products to agencies of similar size and scope and must be authorized dealers or resellers of the specified products. Vendors must confirm order quantities within two hours of City notification and provide shipping tickets with each delivery detailing item descriptions, quantities, and unit prices. All quotes are due February 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM, submitted via email to Andre Colbert at andre.colbert@austintexas.gov, with delivery required within 30 calendar days of order placement to Austin Transportation and Public Works at 2001 E 5th St, Austin, Texas 78702 during regular business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Award will be made to the lowest responsive offer meeting stated minimum requirements, with the City retaining the right to determine award basis on individual line items, categories, or aggregate pricing as most advantageous to its needs.

All quoted prices must be submitted on an FOB Destination basis with freight charges included and must exclude federal excise and state sales taxes, as the City of Austin is tax-exempt. Respondents must complete all submittal documents including a price sheet and signed offer sheet, and must certify compliance with non-discrimination provisions, wage theft ordinance requirements, non-debarment status, and reciprocal preference considerations under Texas Government Code Chapter 2252.002. Contractors must provide evidence of appropriate insurance coverage prior to contract commencement and maintain records for three years following final payment. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or women-owned businesses are noted in the available solicitation documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the provided materials. Payment will be made within thirty days of receipt of properly documented invoices upon satisfactory delivery of goods, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents.