20 Foot Gooseneck Flatbed Trailer and 16 Foot Bumper Pull Trailer

The Texas Animal Health Commission is soliciting two 20-foot gooseneck flatbed trailers and two 16-foot bumper pull trailers under solicitation number 554-26-003, with bids due by May 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. All proposals must be submitted as sealed hard-copy packages to the agency’s purchasing department in Austin, Texas, and electronic, fax, or digital submissions are expressly prohibited. Each trailer must be equipped with a spare wheel and tire, safety chains, and a rust-inhibiting coating, and must bear a permanently imprinted unique identification number on its frame. The contract requires delivery FOB destination freight prepaid, with payment to be processed by the TAHC’s Financial Services division within 30 days of acceptance, and all records must be retained for a minimum of seven years after contract completion. Compliance with a broad array of Texas state laws and regulations governs all aspects of performance. Contractors must affirm adherence to non-discrimination, drug-free workplace, anti-fraud, and ethics standards, including prohibitions on gifts to public servants, boycotts of Israel, and the use of vaccine passports. Felony convictions by contractors or employees require disclosure and express written approval before any work may proceed. All personnel assigned to the contract require prior approval from TAHC, and unauthorized substitution constitutes a material breach. Vendors must also certify compliance with Texas Buy Texas requirements, E-Verify obligations, cybersecurity training mandates, and the prohibition of deceptive trade practices. The contract includes no options for extension or increased volume, and award will be made under a firm offer without a stated evaluation methodology or pricing breakdown beyond placeholder fields. Failure to meet delivery specifications, inspection criteria, or regulatory certifications may result in rejection, termination, or financial liability borne by the contractor.