Semi-Trailers

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, through the Statewide Procurement Division of the Comptroller of Public Accounts, is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of refrigerated semi-trailers and dry van trailers under Solicitation No. 304T-26-696-1034950, with responses due by June 18, 2026. The solicitation requires delivery of 10 refrigerated trailers with freezer units and 20 dry van trailers, all built to detailed technical specifications outlined in Attachment G, including dimensions of 42 to 48 feet in length, construction with aluminum and stainless steel, DOT-compliant LED lighting, specified refrigeration capacity, integrated telematics, and fuel systems with a 4,000-hour filtration rating. All units must be new, unused, the latest model in production, and in first-class condition, with delivery occurring FOB Destination to TDCJ facilities under strict security protocols, including scheduled appointments, escort requirements, and prohibitions on inmate contact or contraband. Pricing must be submitted via a Mandatory Price Sheet in .xml or .xlsx format, with no contract value disclosed prior to award, as awards will be made on a best value basis rather than low price technically acceptable, evaluating responsiveness, risk of non-performance, and overall compliance with technical requirements. The contract is structured under Texas state-specific procurement rules, not federal FAR clause numbering, with key terms governed by attachments and sections referencing state statutes and internal policies. Payment terms are net 30 days, with invoices submitted electronically to the Statewide Contract Management office, though no specific invoicing system like WAWF is mandated. Contractors must comply with stringent security, ethical, and cybersecurity requirements, including mandatory training, prohibitions on AI use without approval, disclosure of conflicts of interest, and restrictions on hiring former state employees within specified timeframes. All communications and marketing materials referencing the state or its agencies require prior written approval, and all contract documents are subject to the Texas Public Information Act. Bids must be submitted electronically via email to SPD.ebids@cpa.texas.gov with the solicitation number in the subject line, with file sizes limited to 10 MB per email using approved formats such as PDF for signed documents and Microsoft Office formats for all others; hard copies are not accepted. Bidders must complete and submit several mandatory attachments, including respondent information, insurance statements, and preference declarations for state-specific socioeconomic considerations, though no federal socioeconomic