CAMERON COUNTY CONCESSION: FOOD SERVICE/ SNACK BAR

Location:	Texas
Posted:	Feb 19, 2026
Due:	Mar 4, 2026
Agency:	Cameron County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	73 - Food Preparation and Serving Equipment S - Utilities and Training Services
Solicitation No:	BID #1340-3
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CAMERON COUNTY

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

INVITATION TO BID

BID NUMBER: # 1340-3

BID TITLE: CAMERON COUNTY CONCESSION: FOOD SERVICE/ SNACK BAR - ISLA

BLANCA PARK (SAND PIPER PAVILION) LOCATION # 3

DATE DUE: MARCH 4th, 2026

DUE NO LATER THAN 3:00P.M.

Bids will be opened at the Cameron County Courthouse, 1100 East Monroe Street, Brownsville, Texas in the Purchasing Department

– Basement Floor – Room # B17 at 3:01 p.m. (as per Purchasing Dept. time clock) on deadline due date. All Bidders are welcome to

attend Bid opening.

Bids received later than the date and time above will not be considered.

Please return bid ORIGINAL (marked “ORIGINAL”) and an electronic (PDF format file only) copy of your BID submittal in

sealed envelope. Be sure that return envelope shows the Bid Number, Description and is marked “SEALED BID”.

RETURN BID TO:

By U.S. mailed or delivered to the office of the Purchasing Dept., County Courthouse (Dancy Bldg.)

1100 E. Monroe St, Basement Floor, Room #B17, Brownsville, Texas 78520.

Deadline to submit request for clarifications is: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. C.S.T.

in writing only via email: purchasing@co.cameron.tx.us

For additional information or to request addendum email: Roberto Luna and/or Dalia Loera at Roberto.luna@co.cameron.tx.us or

dalia.loera@co.cameron.tx.us To ask specific questions on project requirements, please call: Purchasing at (956) 544-0871.

YOU MUST SIGN BELOW IN INK; FAILURE TO SIGN WILL DISQUALIFY THE OFFER. All

prices must be typewritten or written in ink.

Company Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Company Address:

____________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip Code: ____________________________________________________________________________

Historically Underutilized Business (State of Texas) Certification VID Number: _____________________________

Telephone No.____________________________ Fax No. ________________ e-mail_________________________

SIGNATURE:______________________________________ Print Name:_____________________

How did you find out about this Bid? _______________________________________ _ (ex: Newspaper, Web, Mail)

Is Bidder’s principal place of Business within Cameron County? □ Yes □ No

If yes what City: ____________________________

(Your signature attests to your offer to provide the goods and/or services in this bid according to the published provision of this

bid. When an award letter is issued, this Bid becomes the contract. If a Bid required specific Contract is to be utilized in addition

to this Bid, this signed Bid will become part of that contract. When an additional Contract is required a Bid award does not

constitute a contract award and Bid / Contract is not valid until contract is awarded by Commissioners Court (when applicable)

signed by County Judge) and Purchase Order is issued.

Bidders/Participants must sign each bid/proposal page to ensure you have read each page’s information, terms, conditions

and/or required forms. Failure to sign or initial each bid/proposal page will disqualify the BID/PROPOSAL offer.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT

CAMERON COUNTY CONCESSION: FOOD SERVICE/ SNACK BAR –

ISLA BLANCA PARK (SAND PIPER PAVILION) LOCATION # 3

BID NUMBER: 1340-3

Please submit this page upon receipt

For any clarifications, please contact Mr. Roberto C. Luna, Purchasing Agent and/or Dalia Loera Assistant Purchasing Agent, Bids

& Proposals Coordinator at the Cameron County Purchasing Department office at: (956) 544-0871 or e-mail at:

purchasing@co.cameron.tx.us

Please fax or e-mail this page upon receipt of BID package no later than Friday, February 27, 2026 before 3:00 p.m. CST. All

questions regarding this BID should also be submitted no later than the stated date and time on BID cover page.

Fax: (956) 550-7219 or E-mail: purchasing@co.cameron.tx.us

If you are unable to respond on this BID solicitation, kindly indicate your reason for “Not Responding/No-Participation” below

and fax or e-mail back to Cameron County Purchasing Department. This will ensure you remain active on our vendor list.

Date: _______________

(___) Yes, I will be able to submit a BID submittal.

(___) No, I will not be able to submit a Bid submittal for the following reason: (Please check one or more reasons below)

Could not meet specifications.

Items or materials requested not manufactured by us or not available to our company.

Insurance requirements are too restricting.

Bond requirements are toorestricting.

The scope of services is not clearly understood or applicable (too vague, too rigid, etc.)

The project is/was not suited to our organization.

Quantities are too small.

Insufficient time allowed for preparation of bid/proposal.

Other (please specify).

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________.

Company Name: _______________________________________________________

Company Representative Name: __________________________________________

Company Address: _____________________________________________________

Phone #: ______________________

Fax #” ___________________________

E-mail Address: ________________________________________________________

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BID # 1340-3 PARKS CONCESSION – FOOD SERVICE/SNACK BAR @ ISLA BLANCA SANDPIPER PAVILLION

Bidder’s signature/initials: _______

CHECK LIST

Bidders are asked to review the package to be sure that all applicable parts are included. If any portion of the

package is missing, notify the Purchasing Department immediately. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to be familiar

with all the Requirements and Specifications. Be sure you understand the following before you return your bid

packet.

_X__

Cover Sheet

Your company name, address and your signature (IN INK) should appear on this page.

Instructions to Bidders

You should be familiar with all of the Instructions to Bidders.

Special Requirements

This section provides information you must know in order to make an offer properly.

Specifications / Scope of Work

This section contains the detailed description of the product/service sought by the County.

Attachments

_X__ Addendum Acknowledgment Form

_X__ Attachments A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I & J

Be sure to complete these forms and return them with packet.

_X__ Minimum Insurance Requirements

Included when applicable

__X__ Worker’s Compensation Insurance Coverage Rule 110.110

This requirement is applicable for a building or construction contract.

____ Financial Statement

When this information is required, you must use this form.

Other - Final Reminders To double check before submitting BID

____

Is your bid sealed with bid #, title, Bidder’s Name, & return address, on outside?

Did you complete, sign and submit page 1?

Did you provide the number of copies as required on the cover page?

Did you visit our website for any addendums?

https://www.cameroncounty.us/purchasing-bids-rfpq-addms-tabs/

If not interested in Bidding please let us know why e-mail to: Purchasing@co.cameron.tx.us

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BID # 1340-3 PARKS CONCESSION – FOOD SERVICE/SNACK BAR @ ISLA BLANCA SANDPIPER PAVILLION

Bidder’s signature/initials: _______

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING BIDS

CAMERON COUNTY CONCESSION: FOOD SERVICE/ SNACK BAR –

ISLA BLANCA PARK (SAND PIPER PAVILION) LOCATION # 3

Bid # 1340-3

These General Instructions apply to all offers made to Cameron County, Texas (herein after referred to as “County”) by all prospective

vendors (herein after referred to as “Bidders”) on behalf of Solicitations including, but not limited to, Invitations to Bid and Requests for

Quotes.

Carefully read all instructions, requirements and specifications. Fill out all forms properly and completely. Submit your bid with all

appropriate supplements and/or samples. Prior to returning your sealed bid response / submittal, all Addendums - if issued - should be

reviewed and downloaded by entering the County Purchasing web https://www.cameroncounty.us/purchasing-bids-rfpq-addms-tabs/ Addendums

Column (updated Addendums). These Addendums must be signed and returned with your bid in order to avoid disqualification. All

Tabulations can also be viewed and downloaded at this site. Annual Bid award information can be accessed at:

https://www.cameroncounty.us/purchasing-bids-rfpq-addms-tabs/

Review this document in its entirety. Be sure your Bid is complete, and double check your Bid for accuracy.

Cameron County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

GOVERNING FORMS: In the event of any conflict between the terms and provisions of these requirements and the specifications, the

specifications shall govern. In the event of any conflict of interpretation of any part of this overall document, Cameron County’s

interpretation shall govern. Where substitutions are used, they must be of equivalent value or service, and specified by the bidder as such, in

the columns to the right on the "Minimum Specifications' Forms". The County’s specifications may be exceeded and should be noted by the

Vendor as such. Any bid NOT MEETING the Minimum Requirements specified will be rejected.

GOVERNING LAW: This invitation to bid is governed by the competitive bidding requirements of the County Purchasing Act,

Texas Local Government Code, δ262.021 et seq., as amended. Bidders shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws

and regulations. Bidders are further advised that these requirements shall be fully governed by the laws of the State of Texas and

that Cameron County may request and rely on advice, decisions and opinions of the Attorney General of Texas and the County

Attorney concerning any portion of these requirements.

Questions requiring only clarification of instructions or specifications will be handled verbally. If any questions result in a change or

addition to this Bid, the Change(s) and addition(s) will be forwarded to all vendors involved (as quickly as possible) in the form of a written

addendum only. Verbal changes to Bids must be backed-up by written addendum or written Q/A clarifications which would be posted on

County Purchasing Web site. Without written Addendum or written Q / A clarification, verbal changes to Bids will not apply.

Sign the Vendor’s Affidavit Notice, complete answers to Attachments A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I & J and return all with your Bid.

BIDDER SHALL SUBMIT BID ON THE FORM PROVIDED, SIGN THE VENDOR AFFIDAVIT, AND RETURN ENTIRE BID

PACKET. In the event of inclement weather and County Offices are officially closed on a bid deadline day, bids will be received unit 2:00

p.m. of the next business day, for opening at upcoming Commissioner’s Court meeting.

The County of Cameron, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to

2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this

advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation

and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

MINORITY/WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (M/WBE), DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE),

AND HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS (HUB):

Cameron County encourages and strives towards an ever-increasing expansion in opportunities for M/WBE’s & HUB’s in assisting the

County for its Purchasing needs. Cameron County’s policy is to increasingly involve qualified M/WBE & HUBs to the greatest extent

feasible in the County's procurement process.

Objectives of County HUB Program

 Ongoing increase in procurement opportunities for M/WBE’s & HUB’s

 Assisting M/WBE’s & HUB’s with registration to Bidders List and Bid opportunities that may be of interest

 Directing M/WBE’s & HUB’s to various beneficial web links giving them additional opportunities

Certification Process: Federal, state, and local regulations determine the type of certification(s) available. Attached below are links to various

Certification agencies which are available to assist you in obtaining your M/WBE’s & HUB’s Certification.

HUB Certification Sources:

 State of Texas HUB Certification Process

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BID # 1340-3 PARKS CONCESSION – FOOD SERVICE/SNACK BAR @ ISLA BLANCA SANDPIPER PAVILLION

Bidder’s signature/initials: _______

Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program (texas.gov)

(gob2g.com)

 Register with State as a HUB Vendor

 HUB Certification Agreements

 HUB Minority & Women Organizations

Texas Statewide HUB System | Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

M/WBE’s & HUB’s Questions Cameron County contact:

Dalia Loera, Assistant Purchasing Agent

P: 956-544-0846 | Email: dalia.loera@co.cameron.tx.us

The County, its contractors, their suppliers and subcontractors, and vendors of goods, equipment services, and professional services shall not

discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, handicap, or sex in the award and/or performance of contracts. All vendors,

suppliers, professionals, and contractors doing business or anticipating doing business with Cameron County shall support, encourage, and

implement affirmative steps toward our common goal of establishing equal opportunity for all citizens of Cameron County.

REQUIREMENT OF ALL BIDDERS/PROPOSERS: Each firm responding to this solicitation shall be required to submit with their

proposal information regarding minority/women business and HUB business participation in this project.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE:

For vendor or other person doing business with local governmental entity

This questionnaire must be filed in accordance with chapter 176 of the Local Government Code by a person doing business with the

governmental entity.

By law this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator (County Clerk’s Office) of the local government not later

than the 7th business day after the date the person becomes aware of facts that require the statement to be filed. See Section

176.006, Local Government Code. A person commits an offense if the person violates Section 176.006, Local Government Code. An

offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.

The law requires that you file an updated completed questionnaire with the appropriate filing authority not later than September 1 of the

year for which an activity described in Section 176.006(a), Local Government Code, is pending and not later than the 7th business day

after the date the originally filed questionnaire becomes incomplete or inaccurate.

Please review this entire document, if for any reason there is any information to disclose, relative to any questions in this Conflict of Interest

form, you must file with County Clerk’s Office subject to above instructions.

can be downloaded at the following web site:

https://www.cameroncounty.us/wp-content/uploads/Purchasing/docs/Conflict_of_Interest_Questionnaire_New_2015__.pdf

DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS:

This questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator (County Clerk’s Office) of the local government and no later than the 7th

business day after the person becomes aware of facts that require this statement to be filed. Cameron County, Texas requires all persons or

firms seeking to do business with the County to provide the following information if the person becomes aware of facts that require this

statement to be filed. Every question must be answered. If the question is not applicable, answer with “N/A.” Please review this entire

document, if for any reason there is any information to disclose, relative to any questions in this disclosure of interest form, you must file

with County Clerk’s Office subject to above instructions.

can be downloaded at the following web site: https://www.cameroncounty.us/wp-content/uploads/Purchasing/CIS.pdf

TEXAS ETHICS COMMISSION FORM 1295

All Bids prior to award or award of Contract by Commissioner’s Court will require that the Texas Ethics Commission (TEC) Form 1295

Electronic (on line) Vendor filing procedure be completed by Vendor.

All Vendors being recommended to Commissioners Court for award or renewal of award on Agenda must register and obtain a TEC

Certification for the specific award. This Certification Form 1295 must be electronically submitted and printed. Form must be emailed or

delivered to County Purchasing Department making the request for form. This process must be completed prior to Commissioners Court

Agenda for approval consideration of Bid award. There is no charge for this TEC online process.

Texas Ethics Commission (TEC) Form 1295 must be completed (by firm - on line “New Form 1295 Certificate of Interested Parties

Electronic Filing Application” Site at: 1295 Filing Info

If any Vendors have questions as to TEC Form 1295 visit the County Purchasing Web site left column tab “Vendor – TEC Form 1295” for

more information. TEC Web site links can be found at this location including Question / Answers and Video instructions.

tab Link: https://www.cameroncounty.us/vendors-tec-form-1295/

BIDDER SHALL SUBMIT BID ON THE FORM PROVIDED, SIGN THE VENDOR AFFIDAVIT, AND RETURN ENTIRE BID

PACKET. In the event of inclement weather and County Offices are officially closed on a bid deadline day, bids will be received unit 3:00

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BID # 1340-3 PARKS CONCESSION – FOOD SERVICE/SNACK BAR @ ISLA BLANCA SANDPIPER PAVILLION

Bidder’s signature/initials: _______

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid/RFP/RFQ #:	BID #1340-3
Name:	CAMERON COUNTY CONCESSION: FOOD SERVICE/ SNACK BAR – ISLA BLANCA PARK (SAND PIPER PAVILION) LOCATION # 3
Addemdum:	N/A
Deadline Date:	March 04, 2026
Bid Results:	—

CAMERON COUNTY CONCESSION: FOOD SERVICE/ SNACK BAR – ISLA BLANCA PARK (SAND PIPER PAVILION) LOCATION # 3

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