CRD BEANIE AND TRAVEL BAG

The Texas Department of Public Safety is seeking bids for knit beanies and traveler bags with embroidery for its employees under Solicitation Number 405-26R0018671, with a response deadline of June 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The solicitation requires 350 knit beanies in True Royal Blue with embroidery not exceeding 5.5 inches wide by 3 inches high, and 350 traveler bags in Indigo Blue featuring embroidery no larger than 3.25 inches wide by 2 inches high, with minimum dimensions of 8.5 inches deep by 25 inches wide by 16 inches high, including an expandable zipper top, interior and exterior zippered pockets, a padded bottom, a removable adjustable shoulder strap, and a luggage sleeve. All items must strictly follow the design specifications in Exhibit F.3. Bidders must submit pricing via the Mandatory Pricing Schedule, with no guaranteed minimum compensation, and must adhere to specific formatting rules including sans-serif 12-point font, pagination, electronic bookmarks, and a table of contents. Only directly relevant material is permitted; extraneous content, internet links, and public relations materials are prohibited. Bidders must register for the DPS Online Bid Room and may only communicate with the Contract Administrator, Ricardo Cama, via email or the portal—unauthorized contact results in bid disqualification. Submissions are evaluated under pass/fail criteria for past performance and responsiveness, where bidders with a history of unsatisfactory vendor performance, corrective action plans, nonresponsive behavior, or canceled purchase orders may be disqualified. Award will be made on a best value basis to one bidder per line item, following Tex. Gov't Code § 2156.007. Contractors must meet stringent compliance requirements, including Texas Buy requirements to purchase Texas-made materials when available, adherence to federal and state tax and insurance laws, and compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act, Clean Air Act, and Federal Water Pollution Control Act. All personnel must pass DPS fingerprint-based criminal background checks and comply with CJIS security policies for data confidentiality. Required certifications include HUB and VetHUB status, child support compliance under Texas Family Code, NDAA Section 889 and 1260H exclusions, and non-discrimination against firearm entities. Insurance must be issued by Texas Department of Insurance-licensed carriers, including workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance. Contracts last