Active SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · DALLAS COUNTY
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Dallas County seeks bids for a five-year master agreement to supply new disaster pouches and bags for forensic science use. Bids due by August 6, 2026, with a recommended pre-bid conference on July 14, 2026.
The intent of this Invitation for Bid (hereinafter referred to as IFB) is to establish a non-exclusive five-year master agreement for the purchase of disaster pouches and bags for the Dallas County Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences in accordance with the requirements described herein. The disaster pouches and bags furnished under this agreement shall be new... **Solicitation Type**: IFB - Invitation for Bid (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.2438.C18536376 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 07/16/2026 11:00 AM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic or Physical Bid Submission **Additional Bidding Instructions**: For the reference letters, please ensure they are using the company's letter head. **Solicitation Number**: 2026-039-7124 **Reference Number**: 0000427096 **Pricing**: Item Based **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Reference Letters | Provide a minimum of three letters of reference from clients, companies and/or agencies for which the firm has provided a similar scope of goods/services in size and complexity described within the pa | Yes | No | | Attachment A - Cost Sheet | Provide the completed Attachment A - Cost Sheet | Yes | No | | SBE Forms | Provide the completed SBE documents | Yes | No | **Pre-Bidding Events**: Event: Prebid Conference | Date: 07/14/2026 11:00 AM EDT | Location: Microsoft Teams **Line Items**: | description | quantity | uom | |---|---|---| | Year One - Standard Adult: Size 90”x 36”. Minimum material thickness of 16 mil. Color: Blue (only) Brand Preference All Brands are acceptable | 3000.0 | Each | | Year One - Oversize Adult: Size: 108”x 54”. Minimum material thickness of 20 mil. Color: Blue (only) Brand Preference All Brands are acceptable | 75.0 | Each | | Year One - Infant: Size: 48”x 24”. Minimum material thickness of 16 mil. Color: Blue (only) Brand Preference All Brands are acceptable | 200.0 | Each | | Year Two - Standard Adult: Size 90”x 36”. Minimum material thickness of 16 mil. Color: Blue (only) Brand Preference All Brands are acceptable | 3000.0 | Each | | Year Two - Oversize Adult: Size: 108”x 54”. Minimum material thickness of 20 mil. Color: Blue (only) Brand Preference All Brands are acceptable | 75.0 | Each | | Year Two - Infant: Size: 48”x 24”. Minimum material thickness of 16 mil. Color: Blue (only) Brand Preference All Brands are acceptable | 200.0 | Each | | Year Three - Standard Adult: Size 90”x 36”. Minimum material thickness of 16 mil. Color: Blue (only) Brand Preference All Brands are acceptable | 3000.0 | Each | | Year Three - Oversize Adult: Size: 108”x 54”. Minimum material thickness of 20 mil. Color: Blue (only) Brand Preference All Brands are acceptable | 75.0 | Each | | Year Three - Infant: Size: 48”x 24”. Minimum material thickness of 16 mil. Color: Blue (only) Brand Preference All Brands are acceptable | 200.0 | Each | | Year Four - Standard Adult: Size 90”x 36”. Minimum material thickness of 16 mil. Color: Blue (only) Brand Preference All Brands are acceptable | 3000.0 | Each | | Year Four - Oversize Adult: Size: 108”x 54”. Minimum material thickness of 20 mil. Color: Blue (only) Brand Preference All Brands are acceptable | 75.0 | Each | | Year Four - Infant: Size: 48”x 24”. Minimum material thickness of 16 mil. Color: Blue (only) Brand Preference All Brands are acceptable | 200.0 | Each | | Year Five - Standard Adult: Size 90”x 36”. Minimum material thickness of 16 mil. Color: Blue (only) Brand Preference All Brands are acceptable | 3000.0 | Each | | Year Five - Oversize Adult: Size: 108”x 54”. Minimum material thickness of 20 mil. Color: Blue (only Brand Preference All Brands are acceptable | 75.0 | Each | | Year Five - Infant: Size: 48”x 24”. Minimum material thickness of 16 mil. Color: Blue (only) Brand Preference All Brands are acceptable | 200.0 | Each | **Questions and Answers**: | Question | Answer | |---|---| | For the Standard Adult disaster pouch line, the specification states 90" x 36". Would Dallas County accept a 94" x 36" adult disaster pouch as an equivalent if it otherwise meets or exceeds the required 16 mil minimum thickness, 300 lb capacity, envelope opening, zipper, seam, OSHA/body-fluid containment, and chlorine-free/cremation requirements? | Answered in Addendum 2 | | Will Dallas County consider awards by individual line item/product family, or must a bidder provide all three product families — Standard Adult, Oversized Adult, and Infant/Child — to be considered responsive? | Answered in Addendum 2 | | May required non-returnable samples be shipped directly from the manufacturer/supplier on behalf of the bidder, provided the samples are clearly labeled with the solicitation number, bidder name, product line, proposed manufacturer, and proposed part number? | Answered in Addendum 2 | | This bid is requiring 3 reference letters with our company letter head. In the past, you have included a References Page in your bid package which was a worksheet to be filled out and submitted with the packet. I do not see such document in this bid. Could you confirm what we should do and how it should be submitted? | Answered in Addendum 2 | | Could you please confirm where the samples should be sent to and attention to whom? | Answered in Addendum 2 | **Addendums**: | Addendum | Date | Note | |---|---|---| | Addendum No. 1 | 07/20/2026 04:16 PM EDT | | | Addendum No. 2 | 07/20/2026 04:17 PM EDT | |
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