ESBD_371043_1723580461208_IW191670 amdmt.pdf
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- Mini Splits and Condensers
- Solicitation number
- IW191670
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- Texas
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This document is an amendment to a bid solicitation (IW191670) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for HVAC system upgrades. The purpose of the amendment is to provide clarification on the length of the line set required per unit (approximately 30 feet) and to respond to various questions submitted by bidders, including the scope of work for the existing ductwork, acceptable insulation and weatherproofing materials, the acceptability of manual controls, the warranty status of the roof, the number of escorts provided, approved RTU manufacturers, the use of Megapress fittings for natural gas, and the handling of the condensate drain for the new RTU. The bid opening date is August 23, 2024.
The document also provides information on the TDCJ's mission to provide public safety, promote positive change in offender behavior, reintegrate offenders into society, and assist victims of crime. No additional pricing terms, set asides, incumbents, funding requirements, or other salient information is provided in the document.
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Our mission is to provide public safety, promote positive change in offender behavior, reintegrate offenders into society, and assist victims of crime.
P.O. Box 99
Huntsville, Texas 77342-0099
(936) 437-7015 www.tdcj.texas.gov
T e x a s D e p a r t m e n t o f C r i m i n a l J u s t i c e
Bryan Collier
Executive Director
Contracts and Procurement Department
AMENDMENT No. 1
TO BIDDERS: All Bidders DATE: 08/13/2024
BID NO.: IW191670
OPENING DATE: 08/23/2024
The purpose of this amendment is to answer the submitted question:
Q1: regarding IW191670 how far apart would the inside unit and outside unit be? What length lineset will be needed?
A1: We will need about 30ft of line set per unit.
CONTRACTS AND PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT
IN THE SUBMISSION OF BID, BIDDER MUST ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS
AMENDMENT; OTHERWISE THE BID MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION. BIDDER
MAY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT ON FACE OF BID OR BY RETURNING ONE COPY OF
THIS NOTICE.
SIGNED:
BIDDER
COMPANY NAME:
Q1: Existing exterior ductwork integrity seems to be compromised. Is the intent of this solicitation to reuse and leave as is or replace existing ductwork?
A1: Yes. The existing ductwork will be removed. See Specification Section 01 00 00.10 for vendor scope of work.
Q2: For exterior ductwork, solicitation is asking for 2” ductboard for external insulation. Is alumaguard flexible weatherproofing jacket an acceptable finish product?
A2: See Note 5 on M-2 which says to use 22 gauge sheet metal internally lined with 2” thick fiberglass duct liner.
Q3: Please confirm transfer switch and volume dampers are to be manual and not automatically controls.
A3: Manual control is acceptable.
Q4: Is roof under warranty? If so, please share POC of roofer to be used.
A4: Roof is not under warranty.
Q5: May we get (3) escorts for the duration of project?
A5: TDCJ can only guarantee one escort. The Warden may provide more if available, at the Warden’s discretion.
Q6: Please confirm Carrier is an approved RTU manufacturer.
A6: Any manufacturer will be considered upon submittal.
Q7: Are Megapress Fittings Acceptable for Natural Gas?
A7: Yes.
Q8: Can condensate drain for new RTU be ran to nearest downspout?
A8: Yes.
Q9: Please confirm no work to be done to existing RTU.
A9: Ductwork will be replaced as shown on the plans. See Specification Section 01 00 00.10 for vendor scope of work.
Q10: Please confirm awarded contractor will not be responsible for covering costs to maintain existing temp. air set up (redundant system).
A10: Temporary cooling or heating will not be required so long as there is a minimal amount of disruption. Anything longer than four (4) hours will need to be approved.
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