Blanket contract(s) for ice merchandisers and delivery of bagged ice across the Central and Hill Country Area of Texas

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a blanket contract(s) for the provision of ice merchandisers and the delivery of bagged ice across the Central and Hill Country Area of Texas. TPWD is seeking bids for the delivery of 7 lb, 10 lb, 16 lb, and 20 lb bags of ice to various state parks in Burnet, Comal, Bastrop, Buescher, and Travis counties. The contract will commence upon award and continue through August 31, 2026, with the possibility of up to three one-year renewals. Bids are due by 2:00 PM Central Time on October 8, 2024. TPWD reserves the right to award one contract for all sites or a separate contract per site, based on best value evaluation criteria that includes price, qualifications, experience, and past performance. The successful bidder(s) will be required to provide ice merchandisers at no additional cost to TPWD and meet detailed specifications outlined in the IFB.

The IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the IFB does not provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB also does not include any details on possible award values or budget ranges.