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F2026161 — Annual Contract for Elections Printed Forms and Envelopes

Due Aug 10, 2026·12 days left·General ConstructionView official posting ↗
Issuing agency
Purchasing
Method
IFB
Category
IFB
PIN
F2026161
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
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Description

The purpose of this contract is to purchase forms and envelopes required by the Secretary of State, to deliver Absentee Ballots when a voter request to vote by mail, in accordance with the Texas Election Code. The forms and envelopes used for absentee ballots and other election-related mailings vary in size and language.

CONTRACT TERMS: Vendor(s) will be awarded a twelve (12) month contract, effective from the date of award or notice to proceed as determined by the Tarrant County Purchasing Department. At Tarrant County’s option and approval by the Vendor, the contract may be renewed for two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods, as further explained in Renewal Options. Prices must remain firm for the entire contract.

RENEWAL OPTIONS: Tarrant County reserves the right to exercise an option to renew the contract of the Vendor for two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods, provided such option is stipulated and agreed upon by both parties. If Tarrant County exercises the right in writing, the Vendor must update and submit any documents required during the initial solicitation by no later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the commencement of the option period. Required documents must be in force for the full period of the option. If the updated documents are not submitted by the Vendor in complete form within the time specified, Tarrant County may rescind its option or seek a new solicitation.

  • Total bid cost must be fully inclusive, encompassing all charges related to shipping, delivery, installation, and any other costs to be incurred by Tarrant County. Failure to include all applicable costs in the original bid may result in rejection of the bid or disqualification from consideration. No additional or unexpected charges will be accepted after award.

  • Any requirement by the bidder to sign or accept additional legal agreements, terms, or conditions outside of those expressly referenced in the Purchase Order or procurement documents—may result in rejection of the bid or disqualification from consideration.

  • Vendor must accept a purchase order as the method of payment.

  • Solicitation includes unconditional 30-day cancellation clause available to both parties.

  • Terms in solicitation and vendor response take precedence over any agreements between County and Vendor.

Contact

Name
Erin Dawdy
Phone
(817) 884 x1150
Address
Fort Worth, TX
Full source recordfrom Purchasing
Bid Id
2998
Title
Annual Contract for Elections Printed Forms and Envelopes
Detail
Name
Erin Dawdy
Type
Invitation for Bid
Phone
(817) 884 x1150
Number
F2026161 (Annual Contract for Elections Printed Forms and Envelopes)
Status
Issued
Address
100 E Weatherford St, Suite 303, Fort Worth, TX 76196 USA
Close Raw
8/10/2026 02:00:00 PM (CT)
Issue Raw
7/24/2026 07:30:01 AM (CT)
Description
The purpose of this contract is to purchase forms and envelopes required by the Secretary of State, to deliver Absentee Ballots when a voter request to vote by mail, in accordance with the Texas Election Code. The forms and envelopes used for absentee ballots and other election-related mailings vary in size and language. CONTRACT TERMS: Vendor(s) will be awarded a twelve (12) month contract, effective from the date of award or notice to proceed as determined by the Tarrant County Purchasing Department. At Tarrant County’s option and approval by the Vendor, the contract may be renewed for two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods, as further explained in Renewal Options. Prices must remain firm for the entire contract. RENEWAL OPTIONS: Tarrant County reserves the right to exercise an option to renew the contract of the Vendor for two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods, provided such option is stipulated and agreed upon by both parties. If Tarrant County exercises the right in writing, the Vendor must update and submit any documents required during the initial solicitation by no later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the commencement of the option period. Required documents must be in force for the full period of the option. If the updated documents are not submitted by the Vendor in complete form within the time specified, Tarrant County may rescind its option or seek a new solicitation. - Total bid cost must be fully inclusive, encompassing all charges related to shipping, delivery, installation, and any other costs to be incurred by Tarrant County. Failure to include all applicable costs in the original bid may result in rejection of the bid or disqualification from consideration. No additional or unexpected charges will be accepted after award. - Any requirement by the bidder to sign or accept additional legal agreements, terms, or conditions outside of those expressly referenced in the Purchase Order or procurement documents—may result in rejection of the bid or disqualification from consideration. - Vendor must accept a purchase order as the method of payment. - Solicitation includes unconditional 30-day cancellation clause available to both parties. - Terms in solicitation and vendor response take precedence over any agreements between County and Vendor.
Description Html
<p><span style="color: #000000;">The purpose of this contract is to purchase forms and envelopes required by the Secretary of State, to deliver Absentee Ballots when a voter request to vote by mail, in accordance with the Texas Election Code. The forms and envelopes used for absentee ballots and other election-related mailings vary in size and language.</span></p> <p>CONTRACT TERMS: Vendor(s) will be awarded a twelve (12) month contract, effective from the date of award or notice to proceed as determined by the Tarrant County Purchasing Department. At Tarrant County&rsquo;s option and approval by the Vendor, the contract may be renewed for two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods, as further explained in Renewal Options. Prices must remain firm for the entire contract.</p> <div>RENEWAL OPTIONS: Tarrant County reserves the right to exercise an option to renew the contract of the Vendor for two (2) additional twelve (12) month periods, provided such option is stipulated and agreed upon by both parties. If Tarrant County exercises the right in writing, the Vendor must update and submit any documents required during the initial solicitation by no later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the commencement of the option period. Required documents must be in force for the full period of the option. If the updated documents are not submitted by the Vendor in complete form within the time specified, Tarrant County may rescind its option or seek a new solicitation.</div> <ul> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Total bid cost must be fully inclusive, encompassing all charges related to shipping, delivery, installation, and any other costs to be incurred by Tarrant County. Failure to include all applicable costs in the original bid may result in rejection of the bid or disqualification from consideration. No additional or unexpected charges will be accepted after award.</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Any requirement by the bidder to sign or accept additional legal agreements, terms, or conditions outside of those expressly referenced in the Purchase Order or procurement documents&mdash;may result in rejection of the bid or disqualification from consideration.</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Vendor must accept a purchase order as the method of payment.<br> </span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Solicitation includes unconditional 30-day cancellation clause available to both parties.</span></li> <li><span style="color: #000000;">Terms in solicitation and vendor response take precedence over any agreements between County and Vendor.<br> <br> </span></li> </ul>
Question Cutoff Raw
7/31/2026 12:00:00 PM (CT)
Participation Activity
Date
7/30/2026 11:00:00 AM (CT)
Name
Virtual Pre-Bid Conference
Description
All Bidders are encouraged to attend a Pre-Bid Teams Video Conference to be held: DATE: THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2026 TIME: 11:00 A.M., CST RSVP: Vendors planning to attend the Pre-Bid Conference must RSVP to [email protected] by 5:00 p.m., CST, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. In the email, state your company name, names of attendees, an email address and phone number for each attendee, and reference the solicitation for which you are RSVPing. Confirmed receipt by Tarrant County of this email is required. After the RSVP deadline, a Teams invitation will be sent to participants. Questions from bidders will be addressed at the pre-bid conference. Any vendor who submits a bid without attending the scheduled pre-bid conference does so at his own risk. Such applicant who submits a bid and does not attend the scheduled pre-bid conference waives any right to assert claims due to undiscovered conditions.
Status
Issued
Bid Type
Invitation for Bid
Contact
Name
Erin Dawdy
Phone
(817) 884 x1150
Address
100 E Weatherford St, Suite 303, Fort Worth, TX 76196 USA
Open Date
7/24/2026
Bid Number
F2026161
Close Date
8/10/2026 02:00:00 PM (CT)
Issue Date
7/24/2026 07:30:01 AM (CT)
Type Title
IFB
Number Full
F2026161 (Annual Contract for Elections Printed Forms and Envelopes)
Categorized By
llm-nc
Detail Fetched
Yes
Work Group Name
Purchasing
Question Cutoff
7/31/2026 12:00:00 PM (CT)
Participation Activity
Date
7/30/2026 11:00:00 AM (CT)
Name
Virtual Pre-Bid Conference
Description
All Bidders are encouraged to attend a Pre-Bid Teams Video Conference to be held: DATE: THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2026 TIME: 11:00 A.M., CST RSVP: Vendors planning to attend the Pre-Bid Conference must RSVP to [email protected] by 5:00 p.m., CST, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. In the email, state your company name, names of attendees, an email address and phone number for each attendee, and reference the solicitation for which you are RSVPing. Confirmed receipt by Tarrant County of this email is required. After the RSVP deadline, a Teams invitation will be sent to participants. Questions from bidders will be addressed at the pre-bid conference. Any vendor who submits a bid without attending the scheduled pre-bid conference does so at his own risk. Such applicant who submits a bid and does not attend the scheduled pre-bid conference waives any right to assert claims due to undiscovered conditions.

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