Master Tool Sets and Individual Tools

The Statewide Procurement Division of the Comptroller of Public Accounts in Texas is soliciting sealed responses for master tool sets and individual tools under solicitation number 304T-26-445A1, with a response deadline of June 11, 2026, at 1:30 pm Central Time in Austin. The contract, classified under NAICS code 423840 and designated as a SLED procurement, is intended to supply U.S. and metric tooling for garage and fleet maintenance primarily to the Texas Department of Transportation and other state agencies. The master tool set must include a minimum of 1,152 pieces, with specific requirements for drive tools, hex and star bit sockets, and must be delivered in first-class condition as new, unused, latest-model products from approved brands such as Snap-on, Mac Tools, or equivalent. All items must be accompanied by current original English manuals and two copies of illustrated parts lists, operating, calibration, and service instructions. Pricing is structured with a firm, all-inclusive fixed price for the master tool set and firm minimum 10% discounts off manufacturer catalogs for hand tools, power tools, diagnostic tools, and storage solutions. All prices must include statewide delivery under FOB Destination terms, and contractors must honor the most favored customer clause. The contract has an initial term through July 31, 2027, with up to four optional one-year renewals extending through July 31, 2030. Award will be based on a best value determination using weighted criteria: 40% for product quality and availability, 30% for pricing competitiveness, and 30% for respondent qualifications, potentially resulting in multiple vendors being awarded different line items. Respondents must submit all required documentation including signed execution forms, respondent information, preferences, insurance statements, and a mandatory price sheet, all submitted electronically to SPD.ebids@cpa.texas.gov with specific formatting rules for documents. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability coverage of $500,000 per occurrence, comply with Texas and federal regulations including OSHA standards, cybersecurity training requirements under Section 2054.5192, and human trafficking prohibitions, and provide proof of insurance upon request. Compliance with financial certifications related to franchise taxes, child support obligations, abortion funding restrictions, and no compensation for specification development is mandatory. The contractor must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest,