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This is a cooperative purchasing agreement procurement opportunity through the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) in partnership with Education Service Center Region 4 (ESC 4). The solicitation establishes a framework for educational products and services that member districts and organizations can procure through ESC 4's cooperative purchasing agreement (Intergovernmental Contract IW243781). The scope encompasses a broad range of educational commodities and services, with participating entities benefiting from pre-negotiated pricing terms secured through ESC 4's competitive procurement procedures. Bidders must submit time-stamped bids by the deadline of March 31, 2026 (posted March 24, 2026), provide firm pricing valid for 30 days from bid opening, and include both a Texas Identification Number (T.I.N.S.) and Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) on all submissions. Delivery is required within 14 calendar days unless otherwise specified, with vendors obligated to provide written notice of anticipated delays. The State reserves the right to award on the basis of low line item bid, low total of line items, or any combination serving the State's best interest, and may reject any or all bids at its sole discretion. Pricing must be quoted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and allowed unless otherwise stated, and all purchases are exempt from State Sales tax and Federal Excise tax.

Bidders interested in this opportunity must register with TDCJ by providing their name, address, fax number, and e-mail address to ensure receipt of any amendments posted to the Electronic State Business Daily; the bidder bears responsibility for proactively confirming receipt of all amendments prior to the closing date. Vendors must meet extensive compliance certifications, including attestations regarding suspension and debarment status, antitrust law compliance, E-Verify system utilization, child support obligations, and various statutory requirements under Texas Government Code. No specific set-asides or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are detailed in the available documentation; however, participation in the cooperative purchasing agreement is voluntary with no minimum purchase requirements imposed on participating entities. Payment will be made thirty calendar days after the later of invoice receipt, goods receipt, or service completion, with vendors required to maintain direct deposit enrollment and submit a completed W-9 Form to the TDCJ Accounts Payable Department. All deliverables, work products, and materials prepared during contract performance become the exclusive property of the State of Texas. No specific award value or budget range is listed in the available solicitation documents.