ESBD_383221_1732302501662_IW203377.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for boiler parts. The solicitation (IW203377) requests bids for multiple items including: a water heater RBI LCD Model LM 1480 natural gas unit, TACO pump with 3/4 HP TEFC motor, M&G vent parts, and Goulds 1/2 HP pump, among other specifications. All items are to be delivered to the TDCJ Marlin Unit facility in Marlin, Texas. The bid opening is scheduled for December 9, 2024 at 3 P.M., with a question deadline of November 26, 2024 at 3:00 PM (CST). Electronic submission is preferred through BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV, though hard copy submissions are accepted.

The solicitation includes specific security requirements for deliveries to correctional facilities, including mandatory security escorts, vehicle searches, and restrictions on delivery staff interactions with inmates. Bidders must quote freight F.O.B. destination prepaid and allowed, with clear indication if freight charges will be additional. The bid requires submittal of specification documentation marked to show compliance or variance with requirements. No specific set-asides are mentioned, though the form includes checkboxes for various preference claims including Texas resident service-disabled veteran-owned businesses and products made by persons with mental or physical disabilities. The solicitation does not indicate the contract term length or estimated value.