ESBD_384105_1733593402190_IW204700.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 one 185-ton chiller and accessories for the McConnell Unit. The bid opening is scheduled for December 23, 2024, at 3 P.M., with a deadline for questions on December 13, 2024, at 12:00 P.M. (CST). The rental period is estimated from January 1, 2025, to April 30, 2025 (4 months). The delivery location is the TDCJ McConnell Unit Maintenance facility in Beeville, TX. Electronic submissions are preferred and should be sent to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV, though hard copy submissions are also accepted.

The bidder must provide adequate insurance coverage including liability ($1,000,000), auto ($500,000), and worker's compensation (statutory). The rental includes all ducting, cabling, and accessories, with bidders required to specify a replacement cost. Transportation can be provided either by TDCJ or the vendor, with separate line items for delivery and pickup fees if vendor transportation is selected. The contract includes specific inspection requirements before delivery and upon termination of the rental agreement, with provisions for damage assessment and repair costs. Vendors are prohibited from using artificial intelligence in the performance of this contract without prior written consent from TDCJ.