Master Order for TAMU Distribution Center Black Leather Gloves

Texas A&M University is seeking bids to establish a five-year Master Order for insulated black leather gloves to be supplied to its Corps of Cadets Uniform Distribution Center in College Station, Texas. The solicitation, identified as TAMU-ITB-26-5057, calls for gloves matching or functionally equivalent to Milwaukee Glove stock #1856, constructed from cowhide or goatskin with brushed polyester lining and Thinsulate thermal insulation, available in sizes Small through Extra Large. Gloves must be packaged by the pair with each glove clearly labeled for size, and deliveries are to be made F.O.B. Destination to the campus with no additional shipping, handling, or fuel charges permitted. The estimated annual expenditure is $50,000, with no guaranteed order quantities, and the contract term begins September 1, 2026, automatically renewing annually up to five years unless terminated with 30 days’ notice. Vendors must provide a minimum one-year warranty on all goods, and pricing must remain firm for the entire term of the agreement, with any proposed price increases for renewal periods required to be submitted 30 days in advance and capped unless formally approved. Bids must be submitted electronically through the AggieBid procurement portal, or via email to tamuaggiebid@tamu.edu if unable to use the system, with submissions due by July 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CDT. All vendors must register as a Texas A&M supplier to participate, and responses are governed by the university’s standard terms and conditions, including provisions for termination without penalty, change order requirements, and mandatory disclosure of all tariffs and customs fees. Evaluation will be based on best value, considering purchase price, vendor reputation, product quality, alignment with needs, past performance, compliance with Texas HUB and disability procurement goals, total long-term cost, and other commercial factors—without numerical weighting. Delivery must occur Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST, excluding university holidays, and the award may be extended for use by other Texas state agencies. Payment is net 30 days after receipt and acceptance of goods, and no subcontracting plan is required as the university has determined subcontracting opportunities are not probable. The primary point of contact is Brittany Crawley, who serves as the contract admin representative, with all inquiries directed to purchasing@tamu.edu.