Storage Tanks

The Statewide Procurement Division of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is soliciting sealed offers for storage tanks, primarily for use by the Texas Department of Transportation, under solicitation number 304T-26-830A1.1, with responses due by April 14, 2026. The procurement follows Texas state procurement standards and does not adhere to the Federal Acquisition Regulation clause structure; instead, contractual terms are organized under internal section codes such as B.5.5 for payment terms and B.7.3 for indemnification. The requirement mandates delivery of new, unused storage tanks that conform to specific technical, material, and marking specifications outlined in Attachment G, including calibration scales with molded relief numerals and a 2–4 inch black rectangular strip for visibility. The contract applies to all deliveries made to a customer’s designated address upon issuance of a purchase order, with acceptance contingent upon full compliance at the point of delivery. Pricing is submitted via a Mandatory Price Sheet in .xml or .xlsx format, though actual unit costs and extended amounts are not disclosed in the solicitation, rendering contract value estimates unavailable. Awards will be made based on a Best Value trade-off process, evaluating responsiveness, risk of non-performance, compliance with specifications, delivery timelines, and price, with no formal weighting assigned. The contract includes a three-year initial term through June 30, 2027, with three optional one-year renewals exercisable unilaterally by the state, extending potentially to June 30, 2030. Respondents must submit a comprehensive multi-part proposal through electronic or expedited hard copy channels, including mandatory attachments such as Respondent Information, Insurance Statement of Intent, Self-Insured Retention Certification (if applicable), Authorized Warranty Service Provider, and Requirements and Specifications. All submissions must be under 10 MB per email and comply with file format requirements, prohibiting encrypted files or external links without approval. Key personnel changes require prior written approval, and contractors must comply with strict conflict of interest disclosures, including certification that no former state employees involved in the procurement are employed within two years of award, and that no compensation was received from the state in developing the solicitation. A 1.5% administrative fee via Texas SmartBuy applies to all transactions, and insurance policies must name Texas as certificate holder and additional insured, with self-insured retentions over $100,000 requiring prior CPA approval. Contractors must also certify compliance with state