Master Order for The Purchase and/or Repair of Parking Signage

Texas A&M University is seeking qualified vendors to establish a Master Order for the purchase and/or repair of parking signage on its College Station campus, under solicitation number TAMU-TAMU-ITB-26-5053. The contract, which will commence on September 1, 2026, has an initial one-year term with automatic one-year renewals up to a maximum of five years, contingent upon mutual agreement and timely notice of non-renewal. All signage must adhere to strict technical and aesthetic specifications detailed in the Master Campus Wayfinding Project, including specific materials such as P1 and P2 finishes using MP13195 Neptunian Grey or MP10269 Dark Slate, Oracal 5700-010 White Reflective vinyl for graphics, and fabrication from aluminum square tube frames and panels painted to match designated slate gray tones. Installation requires a 6-inch concrete pad and pier foundation with minimum 2500 PSI concrete, and all work must conform to industry standards for strength, quality, and workmanship. Vendors must ensure safe, damage-free delivery and are responsible for removing all packaging materials, with no use of Texas A&M dumpsters permitted. Shipping, handling, and fuel surcharges are strictly prohibited, and pricing must remain firm throughout the term of the agreement, with unit pricing governing any discrepancies. Payment is made at 100% Net 30 upon receipt and acceptance of goods and an uncontested invoice, and invoices must reflect quoted prices and be addressed per order instructions. The solicitation is designated as a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) set-aside, requiring every respondent—whether a prime contractor or self-performing—to submit a fully completed HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP), along with disclosures of state vendor ID and federal EIN, with social security numbers explicitly prohibited. Vendors must demonstrate good faith efforts toward subcontracting with VetHUB-certified businesses, and any changes to subcontractors require prior agency approval. Progress Assessment Reports (PAR) must accompany each invoice, and the university reserves the right to conduct on-site reviews of company operations. Insurance requirements mandate coverage on an occurrence basis from insurers authorized in Texas, with financial strength ratings of A- or better and VII or better per A.M. Best Company, including business auto liability limits of at least $1,000,000 per accident. Vendor indemnification, termination clauses for convenience (with 30