DECALS

The Texas Department of Public Safety issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. 405-26R0006885 on February 20, 2026, seeking screen printing services for vehicle decals to be delivered by March 20, 2026. The procurement requires vendors to produce five line items totaling 4,645 decals: 1,370 Map decals (15" x 18.75"), 1,135 State Trooper decals (3" x 32.25" white reflective), 1,370 Texas Highway Patrol decals (2.25" x 31" white reflective), and 770 State Trooper decals (2.77" x 29.75" white reflective), plus freight and shipping costs. All decals must meet strict technical specifications including 3M Scotchlite reflective film with specified brightness values, thickness tolerances of 0.007 to 0.008 inches, pressure-activated adhesive capable of application between 40 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and removability for up to seven years. Vendors must provide digital renderings in PDF format and deliver complete, ready-to-operate decals to Michelle Toledo at 5710 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78752. Electronic bids were due by 5:00 P.M. Central Time on March 6, 2026, submitted to DPS_Solicit_Response@dps.texas.gov or via the DPS Online Bid Room. The contract term is one year from the effective date with DPS holding the right to extend performance for an additional six-month period. Evaluation criteria include past performance using the Vendor Performance Tracking System, with bidders scoring below C, those with current Corrective Action Plans, or those with cancelled purchase orders for non-performance in the previous 12 months failing evaluation. Vendors must submit audited financial statements for the previous two years, a Dun & Bradstreet report with Viability Score, or alternative solvency statements, along with completed Direct Deposit Authorization Forms, Applications for Texas Identification Number, W-9 forms, and Information and Certifications Forms.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to disadvantaged or historically underutilized businesses, though vendors must certify their HUB status and comply with subcontracting plan requirements if applicable. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. Vendors must acknowledge the receipt of Addendum 1 issued on February 27, 2026, and submit three copies of the completed addendum with their bid responses. The solicitation indicates that DPS provides no minimum compensation guarantee on an as-needed basis, and pricing must be submitted on the Mandatory Pricing Schedule with all-inclusive costs covering delivery and performance. Prompt payment discounts may be offered for payment within 10, 20, or 30 days as specified in Section E of the IFB. The anticipated contract award date is March 13, 2026, and all bids remain valid for 180 days following the solicitation opening. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents.