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775-A1 SALT - WATER SOFTENER, STOCK AND ROAD MAINTENANCE
Start Date: 12/2008
End Date: 08/2013
SECTION 1 - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS AND CONDITIONS
A. CONTRACT NO: 775-A1 SALT - WATER SOFTENER, STOCK AND ROAD MAINTENANCE
B. HOW TO ORDER:
Enter requisition(s) into the TxSmartBuy on-line ordering system. Only purchase orders issued
through TxSmartBuy are eligible for contract pricing.
The Contractor agrees not to ship any materials until issuance of a Purchase Order through
TxSmartBuy by the State Agency, Higher Education, or Cooperative member.
C. TERM OF CONTRACT: December 16, 2008 through August 31, 2009
Renewal Term: September 1, 2009 - August 31, 2010
Renewal Term: September 1, 2010 - August 31, 2011
Renewal Term: September 1, 2011 - August 31, 2012
Renewal Term: September 1, 2012 - August 31, 2013
D. DELIVERY: As specified within each item.
E. FREIGHT INFORMATION:
The unit pricing for the following categories is for material only as freight
is FOB destination, prepaid and added as a separate line item on the invoice.
Categories:
775-45-35 De-Icer, Roadway, Salt Substitute
775-45-38 De-Icer, Roadway, Liquid
The unit pricing for the following categories F.O.B. Destination to location(s)
specified on the purchase order and inclusive of all freight, delivery/handling
fees; fuel surcharges and any other applicable fees/charges.
Categories:
775-45-37 Road Maintenance Salt
775-54-00 Stock Salt Products
775-90-53 Salt, Water Softener
F. WARRANTY: Manufacturer's Standard Warranty.
G. 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.
H. 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
I. TPASS CONTACT: Questions concerning technical specifications should be directed to:
Delia Calvo, CPTM
Texas Procurement and Support Services
Phone: (512) 463-3506
E-mail: delia.calvo@cpa.state.tx.us
J. 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.
K. 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.