FMCSR and HMR Books

The Texas Department of Public Safety is soliciting bids for the procurement of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) books. The requirement consists of 1,280 FMCSR books (SKU No. 25R-001-26) and 935 HMR books (SKU No. 49R-001-26), both of which must be updated through March 2026 and be DPS approved. Deliveries will be made to Austin, Texas, on an as-needed, as-requested basis. The contract will be awarded based on the best value standard, with evaluation factors including past performance and the bidder's financial ability to perform. Bids must be submitted by November 12, 2026, via the DPS Online Bid Room or designated email, organized into three volumes covering required forms, information, and pricing. Awardees must comply with various state and federal requirements, including Texas Government Code for cybersecurity training, Executive Order 11246 for equal employment opportunity, and child support delinquency certifications. The contractor is responsible for maintaining quality and warranty records for seven years and must provide state unemployment and standard workers compensation insurance. Risk of loss remains with the contractor until the deliverables are received and accepted by DPS.