EVOC_TTC Portable Tents

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has issued Solicitation No. 405-25R0005166 for the procurement of EVOC_TTC Portable Tents, seeking three fiberglass porta chapels/portable tents with specific technical requirements. The tents must feature a commercial grade 8 oz translucent fiberglass top, heavy duty square steel tubing construction, four swivel wheels with pneumatic tires, reinforced solid steel bars, and dimensions of 20' x 14'. Electronic bid submissions are due by February 7, 2025, at 5:00 PM Central Time, with an anticipated contract award date of February 13, 2025. The contract term will be one year from the effective date, with potential extension options available. Evaluation of bids will follow the best value standard outlined in Texas Government Code 2156.007, considering factors such as past performance and vendor tracking history. Bidders must submit pricing using the Mandatory Pricing Schedule, which must include all costs, fees, licenses, and expenses for delivery and performance, with DPS providing no guarantee of minimum compensation.

The solicitation includes several opportunities for historically underutilized businesses (HUBs) and includes specific certifications related to vendor preferences for Texas-based businesses and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Vendors must complete multiple mandatory forms, including the Direct Deposit Authorization Form, Application for Texas Identification Number, and W-9, and must certify compliance with various state requirements, such as child support obligations, cybersecurity training, and restrictions on doing business with certain foreign entities. The contract requires vendors to verify they are not engaged in business with Iran, Sudan, or foreign terrorist organizations, and are not majority-owned by citizens of China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates that payment will be processed through itemized invoices approved by DPS, with electronic funds transfer recommended. The contract is subject to funding availability, and no changes to terms or pricing will be permitted during the initial contract term or any optional renewal periods.