Aluminum tube large swine/calf transport and mini cage

INTRODUCTION: Texas A&M AgriLife Research is seeking bids for the purchase of an aluminum tube large swine/calf transport, and swine mini-cages. Bidders shall offer a unit price response for each line item in this bid. Please read the terms and conditions carefully. If you would like additional information concerning our purchasing procedures, please contact: Tucker Hall, CTCD Buyer I Phone: +1 (555) 000-0000 Email: contact@example.gov IMPORTANT DATES: Questions Submission Deadline: Thursday, October 21st 2025 @3:00pm Bid Closing Date: Tuesday, October 28th @ 3:00pm BID OPENING INFORMATION: Bids will be opened at the date and time specified. Bidders and/or their representative may attend the bid opening if desired. The bid opening will be held at 578 John Kimbrough Blvd., Room #417, College Station, Texas 77843. Paid visitor parking is located in the first row of Lot 97. After the bids have been evaluated, the vendor receiving a bid award from this solicitation will be issued a purchase order. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: By submitting a bid, the bidder agrees to comply with all Agency terms and conditions. These supersede any other terms and conditions issued by the bidder. GOVERNING LAW: Any contract resulting from this bid solicitation shall be construed and governed by the laws of the State of Texas. PAYMENT TERMS: Net 30 days upon receipt and acceptance of item or receipt of correct invoice, whichever is later. SHIPPING TERMS: D.D.P. to College Station, TX DELIVERY: Any bid submitted should include estimated delivery time for the item(s) being offered. QUESTIONS DEADLINE: Any/all questions should be addressed in writing to Tucker Hall via the Q&A Board for this invitation to bid or email at contact@example.gov. All questions must be received on or before Thursday, October 21st, at 3:00 p.m., central time. When deemed appropriate by the Agency, questions will be answered by bid addendum. SPECIFICATIONS: Specifications or brand names given are meant to be descriptive rather than restrictive. Other manufacturer’s exact equivalents will be considered. If bidding other than specified, please submit full descriptive literature and technical specifications with your bid response. WARRANTY: Any bid submitted should include complete warranty information for the item(s) being offered. AWARD BASED ON BEST VALUE: Texas A&M AgriLife Research reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive informalities and technicalities, to accept the offer considered most advantageous and award the bid based on best value criteria. In determining what is the best value to the Agency, the Agency shall consider any or all of the following: Purchase price The reputation of the vendor and the vendor's goods or services. The quality of the vendor's goods or services. The extent to which the goods or services meet the agency's needs. The vendor’s past relationship with the Agency. The total long-term cost to the Agency in acquiring the vendor’s good or services. The length and coverage of the vendor's warranty. The delivery time.