554-26-002 Enclosed Cargo Trailers

The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is soliciting two 20-foot enclosed cargo trailers through Invitation for Bid No. 554-26-002, with responses due by May 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Bids must be submitted as a single sealed hardcopy to TAHC’s Purchasing Department in Austin, Texas, with no electronic, fax, or digital submissions permitted. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination, freight prepaid and allowed, to the TAHC Central Office, and all trailers must be delivered between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The procurement is governed by Texas state-specific contractual clauses, numbered 7.1 through 7.33, addressing compliance with state and federal laws, non-discrimination, drug-free workplace, felony conviction disclosures, record retention, audits, and ethical conduct. A unique condition in Clause 7.7 allows contractors with felony convictions to seek written approval from TAHC rather than being automatically disqualified, provided full disclosure is made. Contractors must complete the Information and Certifications Form (Attachment A), which includes mandatory disclosures regarding prior TAHC employment, felony convictions, and environmental compliance for certain equipment, but UEI, CAGE codes, and SBA socioeconomic certifications are not required. The contract enforces strict personnel controls requiring TAHC’s prior written approval for any changes to key staff, with replacement personnel needing to meet equivalent or superior qualifications and undergo potential interviews. Contractors must also transfer third-party warranties to TAHC and comply with the Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295, failure of which results in automatic disqualification. All work products are deemed “Work Made for Hire” and owned exclusively by TAHC. No evaluation factors, scoring weights, or basis of award are specified, implying selection is based solely on compliance, completeness of submission, and responsiveness to mandatory requirements. Payment is to be processed through TAHC Accounts Payable with remittance details to be provided by the vendor if direct deposit is declined, and contractors must retain records for seven years after contract completion. No packaging, preservation, or MIL-STD marking requirements are outlined, and while the bid template lists quantity and unit lines for two trailers, no pricing data is available as the solicitation remains open for vendor responses.