Pool of Vendors for Temporary Services for Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University Comparative Medicine Program subsequently referred to as “Texas A&M”, is seeking to establish an agreement (the “Master Order”) for the provision of Temporary Services, to be delivered and/or performed on the Texas A&M campus in College Station, TX, as detailed in this Invitation to Bid (ITB).

Any agreement resulting from this ITB will be awarded to one vendor, a pool, all or none. Texas A&M reserves the right to reject all bids if deemed in its best interest.

Master Order for Providing a Pool of Vendors for Temporary Services to the Division of Research and Various Other Departments within the Texas A&M University System.

Any unused quantities at the end of the Master Order term will be considered cancelled.

Orders will be placed at times and in quantities as requested by Texas A&M.

Line items (each quoted per hour)

• Administrative Assistant
• Administrative Coordinator
• Animal Care Technician
• Veterinary Technician
• Cage Wash Technician
• Facilities Maintenance Technician
• Accounting Assistant
• Accounting Clerk
• Accountant
• Human Resources Assistant
• Human Resources Coordinator
• Library Assistant
• IT Support Technician
• Help Desk Technician

Submission

Texas A&M prefers that all responses to posted solicitations are submitted electronically via the AggieBid system. Responses not submitted electronically via the AggieBid system will only be accepted via the following methods:

• Email tamuaggiebid@tamu.edu
• Express Mail (FedEx, UPS, etc.)
• US Postal Service
• Hand Delivered

All invitation for bid documents not submitted electronically via the AggieBid system must be returned on Texas A&M’s form.

Term

Upon Award, the Master Order will commence on the Effective Date November 16, 2026, and continue for one (1) year (the “Initial Term”). The Term of the Master Order will automatically renew for successive one (1) year periods (“Renewal Terms”) unless either party provides notice of their intent not to renew at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the initial term or subsequent renewal term(s), provided that the total term of the Master Order shall not exceed five (5) years.

Award

In accordance with Texas Education Code 51.9335, Texas A&M shall make the award based on, but not limited to, best value criteria, including the purchase price, the reputation of the Vendor and of the Vendor's goods or services, and the quality of the Vendor's goods or services.

Insurance and subcontracting plan

The successful Vendor will be required per the indicated requirements (*Attachment A – Insurance Requirements*) to provide proof of insurance prior to beginning any work on the campus of Texas A&M. A State of Texas Subcontracting Plan (SP) is **required**. Failure to submit a comprehensive, acceptable SP may result in rejection of the response as non-responsive.

Payment terms shall be 100% Net 30 upon receipt and acceptance of the goods and/or services and an uncontested invoice.