Annual Contract for Autopsy Saws and Control Boxes

Tarrant County is requesting bids for the purchase of autopsy saws, control boxes and saw blades for the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office. This equipment will be used for autopsy procedures during postmortem examinations. The equipment bid must meet or exceed the following specifications. The unit price bid for the equipment must include a one (1) year warranty for saws and control boxes.

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 one (1) additional twelve (12) month period, 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 one (1) additional twelve (12) month period, 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.