TEROS Soil Sensor Monitoring Equipment

14 November 2023 TEROS Soil Sensor Monitoring Equipment TEROS Soil Sensor Monitoring Equipment and additional support items. 14 November 2023 Open 11/14/2023 12:00 AM CST Type Invitation to Bid Close 12/5/2023 3:00 PM CST Number AG-RSCH-ITB-6343 Currency US Dollar Sealed Until 12/5/2023 3:00 PM CST 14 November 2023 Contacts Mikayla Fadden MIKAYLA.FADDEN@AG.TAMU.EDU 14 November 2023 Commodity Codes None Added 14 November 202314 November 202314 November 202314 November 202314 November 202314 November 202314 November 202314 November 2023 mailto:MIKAYLA.FADDEN@AG.TAMU.EDU INTRODUCTION: Texas A&M AgriLife Research is requesting bids for two hundred and eighty-eight (288) TEROS 12 Sensors, seventy-two (72) ZENTRA Cloud Standard Plans - twelve month subscriptions, and seventy-two (72) ZL6 cellular data loggers for Verizon 4G networks. Bidders shall offer a unit

price response for each line item in this bid. Please read the terms and conditions carefully. If you would like additional information concerning our purchasing procedures, please contact: Mikayla Fadden, CTCD Buyer III Phone: 979-314-5846 Email: mikayla.fadden@ag.tamu.edu IMPORTANT DATES: Questions Deadline: Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. (central time) Bid Closing/Bid Submission Deadline: December 5, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. (central time) TERMS AND CONDITIONS: By submitting a bid, the bidder agrees to comply with all Agency terms and conditions. These supersede any other terms and conditions issued by the bidder. GOVERNING LAW: Any contract resulting from this bid solicitation shall be construed and governed by the laws of the State of Texas. PAYMENT TERMS: Net 30 days upon receipt and acceptance of item(s) or receipt of correct invoice, whichever is later. SHIPPING TERMS: F.O.B. Destination DELIVERY: Any bid submitted should include estimated delivery time for the item(s) being offered. WARRANTY: Any bid submitted should include complete warranty information for the item(s) being offered. SPECIFICATIONS: These specifications are being advertised under TX Government Code Title 10, Subtitle D, Chapter 2155, Section 2155.067. Only bids on items conforming exactly to these specifications will be considered in determining an award. "Conforming exactly to these specifications" includes bidding only the brand name(s), make(s) and model number(s) specified in this invitation for bid. AWARD BASED ON BEST VALUE: Texas A&M AgriLife Research reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive informalities and technicalities, to accept the offer considered most advantageous and award the bid based on best value criteria. In determining what is the best value to the Agency, the Agency shall consider any or all of the following: • Purchase price • The reputation of the vendor and the vendor's goods or services. • The quality of the vendor's goods or services. • The extent to which the goods or services meet the agency's needs. • The vendor’s past relationship with the Agency. • The total long-term cost to the Agency in acquiring the vendor’s good or services. • The length and coverage of the vendor's warranty. • The delivery time. • Any other relevant factor that a private business entity might consider in selecting a vendor. Description Required to View Event Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid There are no Prerequisites added to this event. 14 November 202314 November 202314 November 202314 November 202314 November 202314 November 202314 November 2023 Buyer Attachments 1. Bid TCs 12.1.22.pdf 2. HSP - AG-RSCH-ITB-6343.pdf 3. HUB Subcontracting Instructions - AG-RSCH-ITB-6343.pdf 14 November 202314 November 202314 November 202314 November 202314 November 202314 November 2023 https://bids01.jaggaer.com/apps/Router/PublicEventDownload?file=U291cmNpbmdldmVudC8xMTg5NTk2LTEzNDkwNjU5ODdCaWQgVENzIDEyLjEuMjIucGRm&auth=MDpBRVMyI0NQNVp4a2IvSnkxZDNIUm81TGpka2h4M0V4bkpBZDlVSkVFUnk5WnZrK2l5eGZjOVRGNkRHUlU9 https://bids01.jaggaer.com/apps/Router/PublicEventDownload?file=U291cmNpbmdldmVudC8xMTg5NTk2LTE1MjA0MTUyMDZIU1AgLSBBRy1SU0NILUlUQi02MzQzLnBkZg%3D%3D&auth=MDpBRVMyI0NQNVp4a2IvSnkxZDNIUm81TGpka2h4M0V4bkpBZDlVSkVFUnk5WnZrK2l5eGZjOVRGNkRHUlU9 https://bids01.jaggaer.com/apps/Router/PublicEventDownload?file=U291cmNpbmdldmVudC8xMTg5NTk2LTE1MjA0NTI5MzhIVUIgU3ViY29udHJhY3RpbmcgSW5zdHJ1Y3Rpb25zIC0gQUctUlNDSC1JVEItNjM0My5wZGY%3D&auth=MDpBRVMyI0NQNVp4a2IvSnkxZDNIUm81TGpka2h4M0V4bkpBZDlVSkVFUnk5WnZrK2l5eGZjOVRGNkRHUlU9 Questions Required Questions Group 1: Item Basics Instructions: 1.1 Bidder affirms that any/all applicable discounts have been applied to, and included in, the cost of the items. 1.2 Did you submit full descriptive literature with your bid response? 1.3 What is the warranty for the item(s) being offered? 1.4 What is the estimated delivery time after receipt of a purchase order? 1.5 A HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) is required for bid amounts over $100,000. If your bid is over $100,000, did you submit a completed HSP with your bid response? Group 2: Export Control Instructions: 2.1 Are any of the items included in this Invitation For Bid export controlled? 2.2 If applicable, provide the Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) or Category (EAR or ITAR) for the items being offered. Group 3: Terms & Conditions Instructions: 3.1 Does the bidder agree that the Agency's terms and conditions shall govern any resulting purchase order? By agreeing, bidder understands that any terms and conditions attached to the bidder's bid response will be considered withdrawn. 3.2 If not, please upload a redlined copy of the Agency's bid terms and conditions for review. 3.3 Does section 1.12 of the Agency's bid terms and conditions apply? 3.4 If yes, please select any that are applicable from the drop-down menu. 3.5 Does section 3 of the Agency's bid terms and conditions apply? 3.6 If yes, please select any that are applicable from the drop-down menu. 3.7 Does section 6.7 of the Agency's bid terms and conditions regarding compliance with Texas Government Code section 669.003 apply? 3.8 Please provide the name of the former executive. 3.9 Please provide the name of the state agency. 3.10 Please provide the date of separation from the state agency. 3.11 Please provide the position with bidder. 3.12 Please provide the date of employment with the bidder. 14 November 202314 November 202314 November 202314 November 202314 November 2023 Product Line Items Product Line Items 1. # Item Name, Commodity Code, Description Allow Alternates Qty. UOM Requested Delivery P1 ZL6 Cellular Data Logger for Verizon 4G Networks 72 EA - Each 81111901 - Database information retrieval | 5630 ZL6 Cellular Data Logger, for use in USA on Verizon 4G cellular networks, allows access to data via Internet, for use with all TEROS sensors, self-enclosed, solar charging, batteries included. P2 ZENTRA Cloud Standard Plan, all TEROS Loggers - 12 month subscription 72 EA - Each 81111901 - Database information retrieval | 5630 P3 TEROS 12 VWC and Temp and EC 5 Meter Stereo Cable 288 EA - Each 41113819 - Soil analyzer | 5751 5k, 8422 P4 TEROS BIT Borehole installation tool 3 EA - Each 41113819 - Soil analyzer | 5751 5k, 8422 TEROS BIT borehole installation tool for TEROS 10, TEROS 11,TEROS 12, and TEROS 21 sensors up to 2 m installation depth. P5 F.O.B. Destination, Shipping and Handling Charges to Lubbock, Texas 1 EA - Each 41113819 - Soil analyzer | 5751 5k, 8422 14 November 202314 November 202314 November 202314 November 2023 Service Line Items Service Line Items There are no Items added to this event. 14 November 202314 November 202314 November 2023