Automotive: Vehicle/Bus Parts/Supplies/Lubricants

This Invitation to Bid seeks vendors to establish catalog contracts for automotive vehicle and bus parts, supplies, and lubricants that will be used by members of the Goodbuy Purchasing Cooperative (school districts, cities, counties, colleges, etc.) in Texas. The contract will be effective 3 / 1 / 2027 through 2 / 28 / 2028 and requires vendors to submit a complete product catalog with pricing discounts, meet a $5,000 minimum sales threshold per contract, and pay a $50 non‑refundable administrative fee plus a 2 % participation fee on all sales to cooperative members. Required attachments include a W‑9, Edgar Vendor Certification, Form 1295, DEI policy, and safety data sheets. Vendors must certify residency, non‑debarring, and compliance with various Texas statutes (HB 1295, boycott certifications, child‑support affidavit, etc.). The bid deadline is 1 / 19 / 2027 at 10:00 AM CT. • Catalog‑based procurement of automotive parts and lubricants. • Contract term: 12 months (Mar 2027 – Feb 2028). • Mandatory $50 admin fee (paid within 48 hrs of bid closing). • Ongoing 2 % participation fee on monthly sales reports. • Minimum $5 k sales per contract; vendors must provide price lists and discount percentages. • Required certifications: W‑9, Edgar Vendor Certification, Form 1295, DEI policy, safety data sheets, residency, non‑debarring, boycott, child‑support affidavit. • All submissions must be electronic via the ESC2 portal; paper copies are not accepted.