6515-Coffeemakers, Hot Water Dispensers, Urn Bags And Filters
74088-Water Filters, Ice Machine
07519-Cleaning And Washing Equipment, Steam, Cold And Hot Water Pressure And Jet Types, Portable And Stationary (Also See 075-49)
04566-Refrigerators And Freezers
04552-Ovens, Microwave And Convection (Household)
16500-Cafeteria And Kitchen Equipment, Commercial SOLICITATION RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS
1.1. Written Specifications: TWC will not be bound by any oral statement or representation contrary to the written
specifications contained in the solicitation.
1.2. Incomplete Responses: Late, illegible, incomplete and/or unsigned responses may be deemed non-responsive and may not
be considered.
1.3. Freight: Prices quoted are to include freight prepaid, F.O.B. Destination(Free on Board).Enter unit price on quantity and unit of measure
specified - extend and show total. In case of errors in extension, unit prices shall govern.
1.4. Firm Pricing: Prices submitted are expected to be firm for TWC acceptance for ninety (90) days from the solicitation
deadline. "Discount from list" offers are not acceptable unless specifically requested. Cash discounts will not be considered
in determining the low offer. All cash discounts submitted will be taken if earned. Prices must remain firm for the duration
of the term of the PO/contract.
1.5. Ties: In the case of tie bids, the award will be made in accordance with the preferences listed under 34 Texas Administrative
Code (TAC) 20.306.
1.6. Preferences: In making an award, TWC shall apply the preferences listed at 34 TAC 20.306. For purchase or lease of
computer equipment TWC shall apply a preference for manufacturers that have a computer recycling program as described
in 1 TAC 217.11.
1.7. Bid Alteration/Withdrawal: A submitted response to a solicitation cannot be altered or amended after the solicitation
deadline, except by formal negotiation via the RFO/RFP processes. Any alteration made before the solicitation deadline is
to be initialed by Vendor or the Vendor's authorized agent. Vendors are not allowed to withdraw their submitted response
after the solicitation deadline without approval by TWC.
1.8. Rejection of Bids: In accordance with Texas Government Code 2156.008, TWC reserves the right to reject a bid in which
there is a material failure to comply with specification requirements. TWC may reject all bids or parts of bids if the rejection
serves the State's best interest.
1.9. Tax Exempt: Purchases made for State use are exempt from the State Sales tax and Federal Excise tax. Do not include tax
in bid. Excise Tax Exemption Certificates are available upon request.
1.10. Other Entities: TWC requests that the Vendor extend the same contract prices and conditions to Local Workforce
Development Boards (LWDB) and Child Care Management Services (CCMS) entities contractually linked with TWC, if
awarded the contract.
1.11. Identify All Parties: TWC requires all business partners, equipment, support or maintenance providers who will perform
under an awarded contract to be identified prior to contract award for TWC approval. Substitutions of providers shall be
submitted in writing for TWC approval during the term of the agreement.
1.12. No Travel: TWC will not reimburse a Vendor for travel and expenses unless specifically provided for in the contract
documents. In that event, such reimbursement will not exceed the state travel reimbursement rates and limits established
by the then current General Appropriations Act.
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