B040-26 ANNUAL SUPPLY OF GENERAL STOCK

LEGAL NOTICE
AND
INVITATION TO BID
B#040-26
The Brownsville Public Utilities Board will accept sealed or electronic bids for the Annual
Supply of General Stock, until 5:00 PM, MAY 20, 2026, in the Brownsville PUB Purchasing
Department, located at 1155 FM 511, Olmito, Texas 78575. Bids received after this time will
not be considered.
Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on May 21, 2026 at 10:30 AM. Bidders can request
a copy of the bid tabulation by emailing npgalindo@brownsville-pub.com. Vendors can call in at
10:30 AM, May 21, 2026 to (956) 214-6020 to listen to the bid opening.
Brownsville Public Utilities Board utilizes the Texas Purchasing Group to post Request for
Proposal (RFP) and bid opportunities: https://www.bidnetdirect.com/texas/brownsville-pub.
Detailed specifications may also be obtained at the following website:
https://www.brownsville-pub.com/rfp_status/open/
Please mark on the outside of the envelope and on any carrier's envelope/package:
"B040-26, ANNUAL SUPPLY OF GENERAL STOCK, MAY 20, 2026, 5:00 PM", and send
to the attention of Diane Solitaire, Purchasing Department, 1155 FM 511, Olmito, Texas 78575.
The Brownsville PUB will not be responsible in the event that the U.S. Postal Service or any
other courier system fails to deliver the sealed bids to the Brownsville PUB, Purchasing
Department by the given deadline above. Bids will be accepted via electronic transmission
through Bidnet, only.
The Brownsville PUB reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities
contained therein and to accept any response, from a responsible bidder, which is deemed "BEST
VALUE" and most advantageous bid for the Brownsville PUB, [See: Tx Loc. Govt. Cd. Section
252.043 (b,c)].
BY: Diane Solitaire
Brownsville PUB Purchasing Department
Phone: (956) 983-6366
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
Please submit this page upon receipt.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
B#040-26 Annual Supply of General Stock
For any clarifications, please contact Nicholas Galindo at the Brownsville PUB,
Purchasing Department at (956) 983-6368 or e-mail: npgalindo@brownsville-pub.com.
Please e-mail this page upon receipt of legal notice. If you only received the legal notice
and you want the bid package emailed, please provide email address below.
Check one:
( ) Yes, I will be able to send a bid; obtained bid package from website.
( ) Yes, I will be able to send a bid; please e-mail the bid package.
Email:
( ) No, I will not be able to send a bid for the following reason:
If you are unable to send your bid, kindly indicate your reason for "No bid" above and
return this form via email to: npgalindo@brownsville-pub.com. This will ensure you
remain active on our vendor list.
Requesting Cost Sheet in Excel format.
Date:
Company:
Name:
Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
Phone: Fax:
Email:
IF SPECIFICATIONS ARE DOWNLOADED FROM WEBSITE, PLEASE EMAIL THIS PAGE
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Special Instructions
Contract Information
* Interpretation
Questions concerning terms, conditions, and technical specifications should be directed to:
Nicholas Galindo, Buyer Apprentice
Phone: (956) 983-6368
* Tentative Time Line
1. May 4, 2026 to May 20, 2026 - Vendors work on bid.
2. May 20, 2026 before 5:00 PM CST - Vendor must submit one (1) set of bid
documents sealed in an envelope to:
Diane Solitaire, Purchasing Department
1155 FM 511
Olmito, TX 78575
Bid #040-26 Annual Supply of General Stock
Due: May 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The above noted information must be included on bid envelope and on any carrier's
envelope/package. The Brownsville Public Utilities Board will not be held responsible for
missing, lost, late mail or late electronic submissions. Brownsville Public Utilities Board will
accept electronic transmission of sealed bids via Bidnet, only.
3. May 13, 2026 - Deadline for questions
4. May 21, 2026 - Open bids at 10:30 AM
5. May 21, 2026 to June 18, 2026 - Evaluate bids
6. June 23, 2026 - Provide Final Recommendations
7. July 13, 2026 - Send to Board for approval
* Or Equal
Brand name or manufacturer's reference used in this request is descriptive - not restrictive- it is
intended to indicate type and quality desired. Brands of like nature and quality will be
considered. If bidding on other than referenced specifications, please provide complete
descriptive information of said article. Items marked "MUST BE EXACT" on the cost
sheet must be the exact manufacturer and part number.
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* Pricing
Bid unit price on quantity specified, extend and show total. In case of errors in extension, unit
prices shall govern. Prices shall remain firm for twelve (12) months after date on purchase
order, unless otherwise stipulated.
All fields (UNIT PRICE, TOTAL PRICE & ESTIMATED DELIVERY IN DAYS) on the Cost
Sheet must be filled. The data must be complete to identify the bidding brand.
Failure to submit any of the above information with the sealed bid will disqualify bid.
* Vendor Representative
The successful vendor agrees to send a personal representative with binding authority for the
company to the Brownsville PUB upon request to make adjustments and/or assist with
coordination of all transactions as needed.
* Quality of Products
All items must be new, in first class condition, including containers suitable for shipment and
storage. No substitutions in standard grades or lesser quality will be accepted. Non-compliance
with specifications will result in cancellation of purchase order.
* Determining Factors for Award
1. Compliance with material specifications
2. Net price
3. Stock availability
4. Time and conditions of delivery
5. Safety record will be considered when determining the responsibility of the bidder
Note: The above listed criteria are in no particular order.
* Contract with Vendor/Entity Indebted to BPUB
It is a policy of the BPUB to refuse to enter into a contract or other transaction with an
individual, sole proprietorship, joint venture, Limited Liability Company or other entity indebted
to BPUB.
* Vendor ACH (Direct Deposit) Services
The BPUB has implemented a payment service for vendors by depositing the payment directly to
the vendor's bank account. Successful vendor(s) will be required to receive payments directly
through Automated Clearing House (ACH) in lieu of a paper check. The awarded vendor must
agree to receive payments via ACH (Direct Deposit).
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* Tax Identification Number (TIN)
In accordance with IRS Publication 1220, aW9 form, or a W8 form in cases of a foreign vendor,
will be required of all vendors doing business with the Brownsville PUB. If a W9 or W8 form is
not made available to Brownsville PUB, the first payment will be subject to income tax
withholding at a rate of 28% or 30% depending on the U.S. status and the source of income as
per IRS Publication 1220. The W9 or W8 form must be included with bid response. Attached
are sample forms.
* Taxes
The Brownsville PUB is exempt from Federal Excise Tax, State Tax and Local taxes. Do not
include tax in the bid. If it is determined that tax was included in the bid it will not be included
in the tabulation or any awards. Tax exemption certificates will be furnished upon request.
* Signing of Bid
Failure to sign bid will disqualify it. (see p.7) Person signing bid should show title or authority
to bind their firm to a contract.
* EEOC Guidelines
During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees not to discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment because of race, national origin, age, religion, gender,
marital or veteran status, or physically challenging condition.
* As Needed Basis
Annual supply quantities are estimated and based on prior year's usage. Material will be ordered
"as needed" and be billed as such over a period of one (1) year. The Brownsville PUB has the
right to increase or decrease quantities as deemed necessary.
* Contract and Purchase Order
The material shall be delivered FOB Brownsville PUB, Olmito, Texas 78575. Material will be
released "as needed" and be billed as such. BPUB WILL NOT ACCEPT ONE FULL
SHIPMENT. A contract for the material will be placed into effect by means of a purchase order
issued by the Brownsville PUB after tabulation and final approval by the BPUB Board of
Directors. This contract shall be for a period of one (1) year after the date of the purchase order.
* Brownsville Public Utilities Board Rights
1. If only one (1) or no bid is received by "submission date", the BPUB has the right to
reject, re-bid, accept and/or extend the bid by up to an additional two (2) weeks from
original submission date.
2. The right to reject any/or all bids and to make awards as they may appear to be
advantageous to the Brownsville Public Utilities Board.
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3. The right to hold bid for ninety (90) days from submission date without action, and to
waive all formalities in bid.
4. The right to extend the total bid beyond the original ninety (90) day period prior to an
award, if agreed upon in writing by all parties (BPUB and bidder/vendor) and if
bidder/vendor holds original prices firm.
5. The right to terminate for cause or convenience all or any part of the unfinished
portion of the Project resulting from this solicitation within thirty (30) calendar days
written notice; for cause: upon default by the bidder/vendor, for delay or non-
performance by the bidder/vendor; or if it is deemed in the best interest of the BPUB
for BPUB's convenience.
6. The right to increase or decrease quantities. In bid, stipulate whether an increase or
decrease in quantities will affect bid price.
* Corrections
Any interpretation, correction, or change to the invitation to bid will be made by ADDENDUM.
Changes or corrections will be issued by the Brownsville PUB Purchasing Department.
Addenda will be emailed to all who have returned the Bid Acknowledgment Form.
Addenda will be issued as expeditiously as possible. It is the responsibility of the vendors to
determine whether all addenda have been received. It will be the responsibility of all
respondents to contact the Brownsville PUB prior to submitting a response to the invitation to
bid to ascertain if any addenda have been issued, and to obtain all addenda, execute them, and
return addenda with the response to the invitation to bid. Addenda may also be posted on
BPUB's webpage.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COST SHEET
PLEASE MAKE PRICING ON COST SHEET LEGIBLE.
PLEASE REFERENCE UNIT OF MEASURE ON COST SHEET WHEN PROVIDING
THE "UNIT PRICE" FOR EVALUATION.
UNIT PRICE CALCULATION EXAMPLE:
G0300-00, PACKAGED 12 CANS PER BOX; BOX PRICE IS $10.00; CALCULATE
$10.00 / 12 = $0.8333 UNIT PRICE PER CAN.
EXTENDED PRICE CALCULATION EXAMPLE:
$0.8333 PER CAN x 276 CANS = $229.99.
IN CASE OF ERRORS IN EXTENDED PRICE, UNIT PRICES SHALL GOVERN.
UNIT PRICE FOR A "PAIR": MUST BE FOR A "PAIR".
MANUFACTURER NAME, PART NUMBER (NOT VENDOR STOCK NUMBER) AND
STANDARD PACKAGE QUANTITY MUST BE PROVIDED.
WHERE ALLOWED, IF YOU ARE NOT BIDDING THE SPECIFIED
MANUFACTURER NAME AND PART NUMBER, PLEASE PROVIDE THE "CUT
SHEET" FOR THE PRODUCT YOU ARE BIDDING ON.
PLEASE MARK THE "CUT SHEETS" WITH BPUB COMMODITY NUMBER FOR
REFERENCE.
ITEMS WITHOUT A "CUT SHEET" MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED.
G0315-00 SAFETY HARD HAT WITH BPUB LOGO:
NOTE: LOGO MUST MEET BPUB STANDARDS; PROOF BEFORE PRINTING;
LOGO COLORS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE AWARDED VENDOR. HAT MUST
WORK WITH OTHER MSA ITEMS. FOR EVALUATION PURPOSES, PROVIDE "CUT
SHEET" FOR HAT BEING OFFERED, LOGO SIZE AVAILABLE, COLORS
AVAILABLE, ETC.
NOTE: Quantities are estimated and based on prior year's usage. The Purchase Order
quantities are subject to BPUB's right to increase or decrease quantities as deemed necessary.
Stipulate below, if an increase or decrease in quantity affects bid price:
(_____) Yes, an increase or decrease in quantity affects bid price.
(_____) No, an increase or decrease in quantity will not affect bid price.
Company Name:
Authorized Company Representative:
(Print Name and Title)
Authorized Company Representative:
SIGNATURE (Failure to sign bid will automatically disqualify bid)
Company Address:
__
Telephone #: Fax #:
E-mail:
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COST SHEET
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* Several line items provide options. Pricing MUST be for either of the options (NO SUBSTITUTIONS).
* Vendor must submit "EXACT" (NO SUBSTITUTIONS) for the following: G0303-00, G0306-00, G0307-00, G0309-00, G0310-00, G0311-00,
G0313-00, G0315-00, G0316-00, G0317-00, G0318-00, G0318-01, G0319-01 to G0319-11, G0319-13, G0321-00 to G0321-07, G0321-11 to
G0321-13, G0322-01, G0323-00, G0329-00 to G0329-04, G0332-00 to G0332-04, G0353-00, G0362-00, G0362-01 G0365-00, G0367-00,
G0368-00, G0372-00, G0373-01, G0376-00, G0377-00, G0385-00, G0406-00, G0407-03, G0414-00, G0418-00 to G0427-00, G0428-00,
M0201-00 to M004-00, M0224-00, and M0226-00.
MFR NAME & P/N AND
BPUB UNIT EXTENDED STD. PACKAGE QTY
ITEM # U/M DESCRIPTION QTY PRICE PRICE (MUST BE PROVIDED)
1 CLEANER, HEAVY-DUTY HAND, GOJO # 1141-12 OR GOJO
#1109-12
G0300-00 CAN 144
2
RAGS, 100 % COTTON, COLORED T-SHIRT, 10 LB BOX, NO
G0301-00 BOX ZIPPERS, NO BUTTONS 1,200
3
GLOVES, MEDIUM DUTY, TOUCHSCREEN FUNCTION ON 2
FINGERS & THUMB. GREASE MONKEY PRO CREW CHIEF
G0302-00 PAIR #22503-23, OR PYRAMEX GL102LG 1,500
4 GLOVES, MEDIUM DUTY, TOUCHSCREEN FUNCTION ON 2
FINGERS & THUMB. GREASE MONKEY PRO CREW CHIEF
G0302-01 PAIR #22504-23, OR PYRAMEX GL102XL 800
5 SPRAY, CRC3-36 DIELECTRIC, CRC INDUSTRIAL #03005
G0303-00 CAN *** MUST BE EXACT *** 900
6 LUBRICANT, ELECTRO-PEN, NON-FLAMMABLE,
G0303-01 CAN DIELECTRIC, BETA #2600-A 72
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G0304-00 CAN COMPOUND, PIPE JOINT, 16 OZ, LOCTITE #30557 OR #1534294 48
8 SPRAY, WASP KILLER, DIELECTRIC, 15 OZ, SURE GRIP
G0305-00 CAN SPRAY PAK, CHAMPION 5108, OR ENFORCER# EWHIK16 200
9
SPRAY, ANT & ROACH KILLER, 17.5 OZ, RAID #DRA94400,
G0306-00 CAN RAID #21613 ***MUST BE EXACT *** 500
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MFR NAME & P/N AND
BPUB UNIT EXTENDED STD. PACKAGE QTY
ITEM # U/M DESCRIPTION QTY PRICE PRICE (MUST BE PROVIDED)
10
REPELLENT, INSECT, 6 OZ, DEEP WOODS OFF, SC JOHNSON
G0307-00 CAN #01842 *** MUST BE EXACT *** 600
11
G0308-00 CAN SPRAY, "HALT" DOG REPELLENT, 1.5 OZ, ARI II #61101 300
12 BATTERY, 6V, HEAVY DUTY, SPRING TYPE, HD (FOR USE
WITH G0347-00), DURACELL, OR ENERGIZER BRAND
G0309-00 EACH *** MUST BE EXACT *** 310
13
BATTERY, "C" ALKALINE, DURACELL, OR ENERGIZER
G0310-00 EACH BRAND *** MUST BE EXACT *** 604
14
BATTERY, "D" ALKALINE, DURACELL, OR ENERGIZER #EN95
G0311-00 EACH BRAND *** MUST BE EXACT *** 400
15 BLADE, 12" SAW RECIPROCATING BLADES FOR PRUNING &
CLEAN WOOD CUTTING, DIABLO MODEL# DS1203C
G0312-00 EACH *NEW PART NUMBER* 180
16
BATTERY, 9V, ALKALINE, DURACELL, OR ENERGIZER
G0313-00 EACH BRAND *** MUST BE EXACT *** 300
17 GLASSES, CLEAR LENS, ANTI-FOG, BLACK CREWS, BLACK
FRAME, POLYCARBONATE, ANTI-SCRATCH, MEETS ANSI
G0314-00 EACH Z87+STD; TOMAHAWK #TK110AF OR CORDOVA EJB 10ST 504
18 HAT, HARD SAFETY, WHITE, V-GUARD, BPUB LOGO ON FRONT,
CENTERED, 4 PT, STD SIZE, FULL BRIM, WITH RATCHET, MSA
#475369 (MUST WORK WITH MSA ITEMS G0316-00, G0317-00, G0418-
00 & G0419-00) *** MUST BE EXACT *** LOGO SIZE: 3.5"W X 2"H
NOTE: LOGO MUST MEET BPUB STANDARDS; PROOF BEFORE
PRINTING; LOGO COLORS IN PMS280 BLUE & PMS403 GRAY
G0315-00 EACH *BPUB REFRESHED LOGO 2025 & NEW SPECS AVAILABLE* 800
19
SUSPENSION, HARD HAT, 4 POINT-RATCHET, MSA #10148708
(FOR USE WITH MSA ITEMS G0315-00, G0317-00, G0418-00 &
G0316-00 EACH G0419-00) *** MUST BE EXACT *** 460
20
STRAP, SAFETY HAT CHIN, MSA #88128 OR #10171104 (FOR
USE WITH MSA ITEMS G0315-00, G0316-00, G0418-00 & G0419-
G0317-00 EACH 00) *** MUST BE EXACT *** 100
21 EACH
GOGGLES, SAFETY, CLEAR, AO SAFETY #40650-332
G0318-00 *** MUST BE EXACT *** 48
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MFR NAME & P/N AND
BPUB UNIT EXTENDED STD. PACKAGE QTY
ITEM # U/M DESCRIPTION QTY PRICE PRICE (MUST BE PROVIDED)
22 GOGGLES, SAFETY, CHEMICAL, IMPACT/SPLASH
RESISTANT, HOOD & INDIRECT VENT, CLEAR BODY, FACE
FOAM, MEETS ANSI Z87+ AND CSA Z94.3 STANDARDS
UVEX CLASSIC #H9305CVAF OR UVEX# S350
G0318-01 EACH *** MUST BE EXACT *** 72
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VEST, SLEEVELESS SAFETY, REFLECTIVE, ORANGE, CLASS 2,
LEVEL 2, 100% POLYESTER, VELCRO W/O ZIPPER, ANSI/ISEA 107-
2004, MESH, HI-VIZ, SLICK SHEEN, WITH 2 VERTICAL AND 2
HORIZONTAL LINES, IRON HORSE SAFETY SPECIALTIES,
G0319-01 EACH M2/2287O/SV-MEDIUM *** MUST BE EXACT *** 240
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VEST, SLEEVELESS SAFETY, REFLECTIVE, ORANGE, CLASS
2, LEVEL 2, 100% POLYESTER, VELCRO W/O ZIPPER,
ANSI/ISEA 107-2004, MESH, HI-VIZ, SLICK SHEEN, WITH 2
VERTICAL AND 2 HORIZONTAL LINES, IRON HORSE SAFETY
G0319-02 EACH SPECIALTIES, M2/2287O/SV-LARGE *** MUST BE EXACT *** 288
25
VEST, SLEEVELESS SAFETY, REFLECTIVE, ORANGE, CLASS
2, LEVEL 2, 100% POLYESTER, VELCRO W/O ZIPPER,
ANSI/ISEA 107-2004, MESH, HI-VIZ, SLICK SHEEN, WITH 2
VERTICAL AND 2 HORIZONTAL LINES, IRON HORSE SAFETY
G0319-03 EACH SPECIALTIES, M2/2287O/SV-XL *** MUST BE EXACT *** 340
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VEST, SLEEVELESS SAFETY, REFLECTIVE, ORANGE, CLASS
2, LEVEL 2, 100% POLYESTER, VELCRO W/O ZIPPER,
ANSI/ISEA 107-2004, MESH, HI-VIZ, SLICK SHEEN, WITH 2
VERTICAL AND 2 HORIZONTAL LINES, IRON HORSE SAFETY
G0319-04 EACH SPECIALTIES, M2/2287O/SV-XXL *** MUST BE EXACT *** 240
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VEST, SLEEVELESS SAFETY, REFLECTIVE, ORANGE, CLASS
2, LEVEL 2, 100% POLYESTER, VELCRO W/O ZIPPER,
ANSI/ISEA 107-2004, MESH, HI-VIZ, SLICK SHEEN, WITH 2
VERTICAL AND 2 HORIZONTAL LINES, IRON HORSE SAFETY
SPECIALTIES, M2/2287O/SV-XXX LARGE
G0319-05 EACH ***MUST BE EXACT*** 120
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