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071-M1-TPASS MANAGED CONTRACT - SCHOOL BUSES
05/2010 THRU 11/2013
For further information contact the Contract Management Team at (512) 463-3034 or e-mail at tpass_cmo@cpa.state.tx.us
Section 1 - Special Instructions and Conditions
1.1 DESCRIPTION OF CONTRACT: TPASS MANAGED CONTRACT NO. 071-M1 - School Buses
The contract is established by School Bus type as outlined in Texas Department
of Public Safety (TXDPS) Specification 2009. The TXDPS specification can be
accessed at the link isted below:
2009 Texas School Bus Specifications
1.2 HOW TO ORDER:
Customers are to issue their internal purchase orders form which must
reference Contract No. 071-M1 to be eligible for Contract pricing.
For State Agency Use - Purchase Category Code: C
The Contractor agrees not to ship any materials until issuance of a Purchase Order by the
authorized ordering entity (State Agency, Higher Education, or Cooperative members).
1.3 CONTRACTORS PRICE LISTING:
Longhorn Bus Sales Price List
One Stop Bus Stop - Chevrolet
One Stop Bus Stop-Ford Price List
Rush Truck Center Price List
Thomas Bus Gulf Coast Price List
1.4 CONTRACTORS CONTRACT DOCUMENTATION:
Rush Bus Center
Thomas Bus Coast GP
Longhorn Bus Sales
One Stop Bus Stop Inc
Payee ID No.: 17600297463
Company Name Longhorn Bus Sales
Address 6921 Homestead Road
Houston, Texas 77028
Contact: Robert Lofgen
Phone: 713-631-9306
Fax: 713-631-4634
E-mail: rlofgren@lhb-tx.com
Payee ID No.: 17528494853
Company Name One Stop Bus Stop Inc
Address 425 South Loop 12
Irving, Texas 75060
Contact: Cheryl Gaines
Phone: 972-554-4403
Fax: 972-554-0883
E-mail: cgaines@onestopbusstop.com
Payee ID No.: 17427862648
Company Name Rush Bus Centers
Address P.O. Box 34630
San Antonio, Texas 78265-4630
Contact: Lee Banks
Phone: 830-626-5995
Fax: 830-626-5996
E-mail: banksl@rushenterprises.com
Payee ID No.: 17606303661
Company Name Thomas Bus Gulf Coast, G.P.
Address 8806 Mississippi
Houston, Texas 77029
Contact: Kathy Counseller
Phone: 713-580-8612
Fax: 713-580-5699
E-mail: kathy.counseller@strhouston.com
1.5 TERM OF CONTRACT: May 18, 2010 thru November 30, 2010
Renewal Term: December 1, 2010 - November 30, 2011
Renewal Term: December 1, 2011 - November 30, 2012
Renewal Term: December 1, 2012 - November 30, 2013
RENEWAL OPTIONS: Four (4) one-year periods, if exercised:
4th Renewal Period: December 1, 2013 - November 30, 2014
1.6 DELIVERY: Contact Contractor for Delivery time-frame.
1.7 SHIPPING INFORMATION: All shipping shall be per mile cost for delivery (refer to contractor
price sheet for specifics) to locations(s) specified on the purchase order.
1.8 WARRANTY: Manufacturer's standard warranty apply (Refer to each contract for further details).
1.9 PRICING: All prices shall be firm with no increase for 90 days from the effective date of this contract.
1.10 SUBSTITUTIONS: During the Contract term, the Contractor shall not substitute a product or brand
unless the Contractor has obtained prior written approval from the CPA Contract Manager in
coordination with the Customer. The Contractor must have written confirmation from the CPA
Contract Manager of the substitution before making delivery.
1.11 CPA CONTRACT MANAGEMENT: Questions regarding contract management issues, price changes,
amendments or other post-award concerns should be directed to:
TPASS Contract Management Office (TCMO)
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA)
Fax: (512) 936-0040
E-mail: tpass_cmo@cpa.state.tx.us
1.12 TPASS CONTACT: Questions concerning technical specifications should be directed to:
Manuel Perez, CTPM
Texas Procurement and Support Services
Phone: (512) 463-2469
E-mail: manuel.perez@cpa.state.tx.us
1.13 ADDING NEW PRODUCTS TO THE CONTRACT: Following the contract award, additional products of
the same general category that could have been encompassed in the award of this contract, and
that are not already on the contract, may be added. Customers are encouraged to request
additional items by contacting the TPASS contract manager.
1.14 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE:
The Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) administers a vendor performance program
for use by all ordering entities per Texas Government Code, Title 10, Subtitle D, Section
2155.077. The Vendor Performance and Debarment Program relies on the ordering
entity's participation in gathering information on vendor performance. Ordering Entities
shall report vendor performance on purchases over $25,000 from contracts administered
by the commission or any other purchase over $25,000 made through delegated authority
granted by CPA (TAC 20.108). Agencies are additionally encouraged to report vendor
performance on purchases under $25,000.
Vendor Performance shall be reported through the CPA VENDOR PERFORMANCE TRACKING SYSTEM.
The purpose of the Vendor Performance Tracking System is to:
-Identify vendors that have exceptional performance.
-Aid purchasers in making a best value determination based on vendor past performance.
-Protect the state from vendors with unethical business practices.
-Provide performance scores in four measurable categories for the CMBL vendors.
-Track vendor performance for delegated and exempt purchases.