F2027009 — Annual Purchase for Inmate Hygiene Supplies

Tarrant County is requesting bids for the ANNUAL PURCHASE FOR INMATE HYGIENE SUPPLIES for the SHERIFF’S OFFICE and JUVENILE SERVICES. All bids must be submitted through Ionwave. Tarrant County will not enter into any contract where the cost is provisional upon such clauses as “escalator” or “cost-plus” clauses.

1. 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.

2. 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 period(s), 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.