Bid guide
How to bid on Freight Transportation Services for Federal Surplus Property Program, Texas Facilities Commission
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) is seeking qualified vendors to provide freight transportation services. These services involve picking up and delivering federal and state surplus property from across the continental United States to three TFC warehouses located in Austin, San Antonio, and Fort Worth, Texas.
This opportunity is significant because TFC intends to award multiple contracts, with an initial term through August 31, 2028, and potential renewals for two additional two-year periods. There will also be an open enrollment period each June to allow additional transportation service providers to join.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The deadline for submitting your documentation is August 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM. All proposals must be received by this time.
Before the submission deadline, you can submit questions until July 21, 2026, at 12:00 Noon. TFC will provide responses to questions by July 24, 2026. The estimated date for Purchase Order issuance is August 21, 2026.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for freight transportation service providers that have the ability and proper authority to provide freight services across the continental United States. Vendors should be prepared to transport various types of federal and state surplus property.
Firms with experience in logistics and freight movement, particularly those accustomed to handling diverse loads and coordinating deliveries to specific warehouse locations, will find this a relevant opportunity. The contract is for transportation services, falling under the transportation category.
How to respond
To access the full solicitation documents, click the “View original source” link provided. This will open the solicitation on the Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD).
You can view the posting and its list of documents publicly without needing an account. Submit your response as directed in the posting before the August 7, 2026, deadline.
Practical tips for a competitive response
Carefully review all attachments, especially Attachment A – Freight Transportation Services Provider Agreement, Attachment B – TFC Standard Terms and Conditions, and Attachment C – Freight Transportation Loads Q&A. Understanding the types of loads and quantities will help you tailor your proposal.
Ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates your firm's ability and proper authority to provide freight services across the continental U.S. Highlight your experience with similar transportation tasks and your capacity to meet the agency's needs for moving diverse surplus property to the specified Texas warehouses. Pay close attention to all instructions for submission to ensure your response is complete and compliant.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Texas Facilities Commission; the original posting controls.