State Historic Sites Rack Card Distribution Services

The Texas Historical Commission is seeking bids from qualified vendors to provide statewide distribution services for printed rack cards promoting Texas’s historic sites. The vendor will be responsible for stocking, monitoring, and replenishing literature at various businesses and visitor locations across Texas to enhance awareness and visitation. The contract, issued under Section 2155.067 of the Texas Government Code, emphasizes proprietary procurement due to existing vendor infrastructure, limiting competition. The project is estimated to run from November 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, with the possibility of extensions, and requires services to be performed in accordance with industry standards and professional guidelines. Bidders must submit a comprehensive electronic bid by October 20, 2025, including signed exhibits, certifications, experience, and references, with the total contract value expected to range between $50,000 and $150,000. The solicitation incorporates numerous mandatory certifications and disclosures, including conflict of interest, nondisclosure, lobbying, and child support certifications, which must be signed and returned with the bid. The evaluation process will consider price, compliance, delivery timeframe, past performance, and performance indicators, with awards made based on best value. The contract stipulates that all services and deliverables meet acceptable quality levels, with performance monitored by the THC. Payment will be made upon THC’s acceptance of services, supported by detailed invoices submitted monthly or within 90 days of service completion. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to submission instructions, requiring a single, signed PDF containing all forms, exhibits, proof of insurance, and performance documentation, to be emailed to [email hidden] before the deadline. No specific packaging, labeling, or military standards are specified, focusing instead on effective distribution and replenishment of rack cards across the state.