Weslaco OEM parts

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is soliciting bids for a Master Blanket Purchase Order (MBPO) for Ford Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) automotive parts, specifically for the Weslaco Automotive Shop located in Hidalgo County. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide 15 specific automotive parts, including A/C condensers, alternators, hub bearings, control modules, and strut assemblies. The contract will have an initial term of one year with three potential one-year renewal options. Contractors must provide an electronic ordering tool like Repair Link with comprehensive parts catalog access, including OEM part numbers, contract pricing, stock availability, and parts diagrams. Delivery requirements are stringent, mandating same-day delivery for orders placed before 1:00 PM and the ability to deliver twice daily between specified time windows. Bidders must submit electronic responses no later than 5:00 P.M. Central Time on 07/29/2025, with an anticipated contract award date of 08/05/2025. The pricing structure requires a flat rate percentage discount from MSRP or markup from cost for all OEM parts, with consistent pricing throughout the contract term.

The solicitation emphasizes Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) participation, requiring bidders to submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan that demonstrates efforts to include Texas-certified HUB vendors. Contractors must provide detailed financial information, including audited financial statements or alternative documentation proving financial stability. Vendors must complete comprehensive certification forms verifying compliance with child support obligations, employment practices, and cybersecurity training requirements. The contract includes specific provisions restricting business with sanctioned countries and requires vendors to disclose potential conflicts of interest. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract covers multiple automotive parts and requires robust inventory and delivery capabilities. Vendors must provide electronic ordering capabilities, maintain parts inventory, and demonstrate the ability to source both standard and special order parts within specified timeframes. The State of Texas reserves the right to evaluate bids based on best value standards and may conduct extensive reference and performance checks on potential contractors.