DPS Uniform Patches

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has issued a solicitation for a five-year blanket contract to procure uniform patches for various divisions, including Highway Patrol, Texas Rangers, and Aircraft State Troopers. The procurement specifically seeks two primary line items: Badge Patches and State Police Patches, with precise technical specifications including olive drab green color, specific thread count, and Velcro backing. The solicitation, numbered 405-25R0003030, was posted on March 6, 2025, with bid responses due by March 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM Central Time. Electronic submissions must be sent to DPS_Solicit_Response@dps.texas.gov, and bidders are required to provide comprehensive pricing for 15 line items covering years one through five. Vendors must submit a pre-award sample demonstrating patch quality, and the delivery location is specified as 5805 N. Lamar Blvd. Bldg. A, Austin, TX 78752. Evaluation criteria include providing the best value, with DPS reserving the right to award to the most responsible bidder and potentially make multiple awards, but not more than one bidder per line item.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but requires bidders to provide several mandatory forms including Direct Deposit Authorization, Taxpayer Identification Number verification, and proof of proper certification to conduct business in Texas. The contract has no minimum guaranteed compensation and will operate on an as-needed ordering basis, with continuation subject to DPS funding availability. Vendors must complete comprehensive documentation including an Experience Verification Form detailing previous project history and personnel qualifications. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the blanket contract structure suggests flexibility in potential order volumes and contract value. The solicitation emphasizes rigorous quality control, requiring detailed technical specifications, pre-award samples, and extensive documentation to ensure vendor capability and compliance with DPS uniform patch requirements.