Description
The Texas Comptroller’s Statewide Procurement Division is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to supply heavy‑duty trucks (Class 6‑8) to state agencies, higher‑education institutions and CO‑OP members. The contract will run until 31 Dec 2027 with a possible renewal for 2028. Bidders must submit sealed responses, a mandatory price sheet, insurance documentation, a VetHUB subcontracting plan, and a franchised motor‑vehicle dealer license. Pricing must be firm, inclusive of FOB‑destination delivery, and is subject to a 1.5 % SmartBuy administrative fee. The award will be based on best‑value criteria (price, compliance, delivery).
• Posting date 9 Sept 2026; pre‑bid conference 10 Sept 2026 (11:30 am)
• Questions due 16 Sept 2026; responses 18 Sept 2026
• Bid submission deadline 6 Oct 2026 (1:30 pm Central)
• Estimated total contract value ≈ $12.3 M
• Required documents: Execution of Response, Mandatory Price Sheet, Insurance Statement, VetHUB plan, dealer license, build sheets, specifications, addenda
• Delivery must be FOB Destination, statewide; unit prices must include all shipping, handling, fuel surcharges
• Contract term ends 31 Dec 2027, optional renewal for 2028