Industrial and Facility Equipment, Chemicals, Supplies, and Services

This prospective use solicitation invites vendors to provide pricing and availability for a broad range of industrial and facility items—including chemicals, personal protective equipment, janitorial supplies, and industrial machinery—across Texas ESC Region 8. The solicitation is not tied to a specific project; instead, it establishes a standing source‑of‑supply that the agency can draw upon as needs arise. Vendors must submit their offers by the response due date, and the total anticipated spend is roughly $7.44 million. • Broad product categories: bulk chemicals, PPE, bio‑hazard disposal supplies, janitorial items, industrial machinery and hardware. • Open to all qualified suppliers; no pre‑bid meeting or site visit required. • Submission deadline: 10 Oct 2026, 3:00 PM. • Value: $7,439,387.23 (estimated annual spend). • Applies to all 25 highway districts within ESC Region 8 (state‑wide Texas). • Vendors must register through the Texas SmartBuy portal and respond via the provided bid schedule link.