Re-solicitation of CPA/TPASS Contract 071-M1 - School Buses

The Texas Procurement and Support Services, a division of the Texas Comptroller or Public Accounts, is currently developing the Request for Proposal for CPA Contract No. 071-M1 School Buses – Re-solicitation. The purpose of any term contract is to support the needs of statewide customers: state agencies, higher education and Cooperative Purchasing members.

Your input is requested for, but not limited to, improvements, suggestions, updated specifications and requirements and new items to enhance this contract.

New item suggestions should contain, at a minimum, the following information in Excel or Word format:

• Contract number
• Item description with specifications
• Referenced brand/manufacturer
• Referenced product/part number
• Unit of measure (UOM)
• Packaging requirements
• Estimated annual quantity per UOM
• Delivery location(s)
• Current price being paid

The processing of Request for Proposals for term contracts is based on a strict time schedule. Adherence to these schedules must be met to allow other involved departments and sections to complete their work on a timely basis. In order for your comments to be considered, they must be received by Friday, Jan. 31, 2014.

Your comments are vital to this development process and we appreciate your participation.

For additional questions and providing your suggestions and new item documentation, please contact:

Manuel Perez, CTPM,

Phone: 512-463-2469

E-mail:  manuel.perez@cpa.state.tx.us