LEDU Cargo Trailer Wraps

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is soliciting bids for vinyl wrap installation on twenty-two 6x10 V-Nose cargo trailers for the Training Operations Division's recruitment efforts, with Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 405-25R0025144 issued on October 6, 2025. The solicitation requires vendors to provide design ideas and logo arrangements using DPS-provided logos, with specific design guidelines mandating the bottom half of trailers be black and incorporating "Texas Department of Public Safety" and "Training Operations Division" in Franklin Gothic Std Extra Condensed font. Electronic bid responses are due by 5:00 PM Central Time on October 20, 2025, and can be submitted via email to DPS_Solicit_Response@dps.texas.gov or through the DPS Online Bid Room. The contract term will be one year from the effective date, with potential six-month extension, and the vinyl wraps must be applied on-site at the Department of Public Safety Training Facility in Florence, TX. Vendor evaluation will be conducted using best value standards, with DPS reserving the right to reject bids based on vendor performance history and requiring bidders to submit financial stability documentation, references, and complete various mandatory forms including tax identification and direct deposit authorization.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must complete comprehensive compliance documentation, including the Information and Certifications Form, which requires disclosures on child support obligations, business organization status, equal employment opportunity standards, and various state procurement regulations. While no specific budget range is provided, the DPS guarantees no minimum compensation for the contract. Bidders must provide detailed business information, demonstrate regulatory compliance, and certify they are not engaged with sanctioned countries or boycotting specific entities. The contract includes strict terms regarding contractor conduct, confidentiality, data protection, and adherence to state and federal laws. Potential vendors must navigate a detailed registration process for the DPS Online Bid Room, which can take up to two business days to receive login credentials, and must carefully review all solicitation package requirements to avoid disqualification.