Master Order for TAMU Distribution Center Black Leather Gloves

Texas A&M University is seeking to establish a Master Order with qualified vendors to supply insulated black leather gloves for the Corps of Cadets Uniform Distribution Center at its College Station campus. The gloves must be constructed of cowhide or goatskin, lined with brushed polyester and Thinsulate thermal insulation, feature half piques and half inseam construction, and be available in sizes Small through X-Large, with Milwaukee Glove stock #1856 or a functionally equivalent product specified as the reference standard. All items must be packaged by the pair and sorted by size prior to delivery, and must meet or exceed applicable federal and State of Texas safety, health, lighting, and noise standards in effect at the time of manufacture. The agreement will commence on September 1, 2026, for an initial one-year term, with automatic annual renewals up to a maximum of five years, unless either party provides thirty days’ written notice of non-renewal. Delivery is required F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with all shipping, handling, and fuel surcharge costs borne by the vendor, and deliveries must occur Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CST, excluding Texas A&M holidays. Payment terms are strictly 100% Net 30 upon receipt and acceptance of goods and submission of an uncontested invoice that reflects the exact quoted prices; inaccurate or incomplete invoices may be returned, resulting in payment delays. The vendor must provide a minimum one-year warranty on all parts and accessories and is expected to offer prompt warranty service. All prices submitted must remain firm for the entire duration of the agreement, and any renewal pricing adjustments must be explicitly stated; otherwise, a zero percent increase is assumed. Texas A&M reserves the right to terminate the agreement without penalty for non-performance or if funds are not appropriated by the Texas Legislature, and may also terminate without cause upon thirty days’ written notice, with liability limited strictly to goods received and accepted—no compensation will be provided for anticipated profits, overhead, or borrowing costs. The solicitation evaluates vendors based on best value criteria, prioritizing price, vendor reputation, quality, needs alignment, past relationship, regulatory compliance, long-term cost, and other relevant business factors, with compliance with minimum specifications serving as a required pass/fail gate. Vendors are expected to make a good faith effort to utilize VetHUB-certified veteran-owned businesses, while subcontracting plans are not required due to the low probability of