ESBD_383017_1731447538718_IW201980.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the rental of a 2000 KVA transformer. The solicitation specifically requests a transformer with 12460 delta/480 wye configuration, including 50' medium voltage cable and 100 amp low voltage cable, to be delivered and installed at the TDCJ Pack Unit Maintenance facility in Navasota, TX. The rental period is scheduled for December 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025. Vendor responsibilities include installation within four hours and project area clean-up. Bids must be submitted by 3:00 PM on November 26, 2024, with questions due by November 15, 2024, at 12:00 PM CST. Electronic submissions are preferred via BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV, though hard copy submissions are accepted.

Vendors must maintain minimum insurance coverage of $1,000,000 for liability, $500,000 for auto, and statutory worker's compensation. The solicitation includes strict security requirements for contractor personnel working at TDCJ facilities, including background checks and compliance with facility procedures. No specific set-aside designations or preferences are indicated. The bid must include all costs related to installation and equipment. While remanufactured units are acceptable, all pricing must be F.O.B. destination prepaid and allowed. The solicitation does not disclose an estimated budget range or identify an incumbent vendor.