ESBD_383356_1732628198945_IW198807.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 an HVAC package unit at the Briscoe Unit in Dilley, TX. The rental period is from December 22, 2024, through May 10, 2025. The scope includes delivery, installation, start-up, commissioning, and removal of a unit that must provide 12,000 CFM at 5" TSP Outside Air, with cooling capacity requirements between 480,000-798,000 BTU/hr. The unit must operate on 460V/3PH/60HZ power with dual compressors and include a NEMA 4 control panel with specific safety features. An optional site visit is scheduled for December 5, 2024, at 11:00 AM, with mandatory registration required by December 2, 2024. Bid responses are due December 19, 2024, at 3:00 PM, with electronic submissions preferred via BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV.

The solicitation includes a 21.1% HUB subcontracting goal for commodities contracts to encourage participation from historically underutilized businesses. Vendors must maintain minimum insurance coverage of $1,000,000 in liability insurance, $500,000 in auto insurance, and statutory workers' compensation. Unit pricing must be all-inclusive, covering delivery, installation, and all project-related expenses. The HVAC unit must maintain the fully occupied dorm at 78°F and 50% RH without outside air at 100°F and 75°F wb. Questions about the solicitation must be submitted by December 10, 2024, at 12:00 P.M. (CST), with answers to be posted to the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) by December 12, 2024.