Type 3 Transit Vehicle

This procurement is issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for goods or services, with bids due by March 23, 2026. All bids must be submitted on designated TDCJ forms and time-stamped at the specified office by the exact deadline; bids may not be withdrawn after opening without TDCJ approval. Bidders must ensure their bids remain firm for TDCJ acceptance for 30 days from the bid opening date, with delivery required within 14 calendar days unless otherwise specified. All electrical items must meet OSHA standards and bear appropriate UL, FMRC, or NEMA listings. Pricing must be quoted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and allowed unless otherwise stated, and state sales tax and federal excise tax are not applicable to purchases for state use. The TDCJ reserves the right to make awards based on low line item bids, low total bids, or any combination serving the State's best interests, and may reject any or all bid items at its sole discretion. Interested bidders must submit their name, address, fax number, and e-mail address to the designated TDCJ contact person to ensure receipt of any amendments, as all amendments will be posted on the Electronic State Business Daily and bidders are responsible for monitoring this source.

Bidders must comply with extensive certification and compliance requirements, including E-Verify system verification for all employees performing work in Texas, submission of W-9 forms to TDCJ Accounts Payable, and adherence to numerous Texas Government Code provisions regarding suspension and debarment status, antitrust laws, child support obligations, disaster relief restrictions, conflict of interest, firearm and energy company non-discrimination, Israel and foreign country boycott prohibitions, and COVID-19 vaccination restrictions. Payment will be made thirty calendar days after the later of invoice receipt, goods delivery, or service completion, and vendors are required to maintain direct deposit accounts. The contract is governed by Texas law with legal actions filed in Travis County, and all resulting contracts include extensive indemnification provisions covering acts, omissions, and intellectual property infringement. The TDCJ may audit or investigate the bidder and any subcontractors, and contractors must cooperate fully with the State Auditor's Office. No specific award values, budget ranges, incumbent vendors, or set-aside designations are identified in the available solicitation documents.