THP houston - new GYM equipment

The Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. 405-26R0016128 on April 9, 2026, for the procurement of gym equipment to stock a new Highway Patrol facility in Houston. The solicitation encompasses 31 line items of cardiovascular and strength training equipment, including a Vision Fitness ES T600ENT treadmill with 22" HD console as a mandatory primary item, stairclimber, Smith machine, multi-functional training system, lat pulldown machine, dumbbell sets ranging from 5 to 80 pounds, kettlebell sets, plyo boxes, bumper plates, Olympic bars, and installation and freight services from manufacturers including Vision Fitness, ProMaxima, Hoist, TKO, and Power Systems. Bids must be submitted electronically to DPS_Solicit_Response@dps.texas.gov or through the DPS Online Bid Room by 5:00 P.M. Central Time on April 23, 2026, with delivery to Department of Public Safety, 11711 Bedford Street, Suite 8, Houston, TX 77031. The anticipated contract award date is April 28, 2026, and the contract term commences on the purchase order effective date and expires one year thereafter, subject to DPS funding availability. Bidders must complete a mandatory pricing schedule covering all costs, fees, and expenses for delivery and performance; submit financial documentation including audited financial statements for the last two years or alternative solvency evidence; complete the Application for Texas Identification Number (AP-152), W-9 tax certification form, and Direct Deposit Authorization Form; and demonstrate financial resources and capacity to fulfill solicitation requirements. An addendum issued April 10, 2026, postponed the estimated posting date for questions and answers from April 9, 2026, to April 23, 2026, and all bidders must acknowledge receipt of this addendum prior to offer submission through specified methods or face offer rejection.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though vendors must certify Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) status if applicable, along with other Texas business preferences such as service-disabled veteran ownership, Texas residency, and recycled material usage. DPS prioritizes bids without substitutions, though vendors may provide alternate item pricing on line items other than Item No. 1 if specifications and weights are met or exceeded. Bidders must comply with comprehensive certifications and representations addressing child support compliance, Equal Employment Opportunity standards, debarment status, Clean Air Act and Water Pollution Control Act compliance, lobbying disclosure, drug-free workplace provisions, E-Verify requirements, Criminal History Background Investigation clearance for personnel with facility access, and prohibitions against gifts or inducements to public servants. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents; however, all bids remain valid for 180 days after solicitation opening, and DPS reserves the right to award multiple contracts or reject all bids. DPS provides no guarantee of minimum compensation and will make no payments until the Contract Monitor approves the commodities and authorizes invoice submission, with all costs, expenses, and delivery obligations remaining the responsibility of the contractor.