ESBD_384106_1733600581566_IW197362.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the replacement of fire escape stairways at the Chase Field Unit Maintenance facility in Beeville, Texas. The project involves installing two fire escape stairways for Building 1009 Trusty Camp, with specifications including straight stairs measuring 14' - 4-1/2" in height with 23 risers at 7-1/2", bar grating treads and landing decks, MC12 x 14.3 channel stringers, and stainless steel pipe rails. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for December 19, 2024, at 10:30 AM at 111 Byrd St., Bldg. 1060, Beeville, TX 78102. Questions are due by December 23, 2024, at 3:00 PM CST, with responses posted by December 30, 2024. Bid opening is set for January 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM.

Bidders must provide insurance coverage including $1,000,000 in liability insurance, $500,000 in auto coverage, and statutory worker's compensation. Electronic submissions are preferred via email to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV with a 10 MB file size limit. The award will be made to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder. No specific set-asides or funding requirements are mentioned in the solicitation. Vendors must comply with TDCJ security procedures when performing services at correctional facilities, including security escort requirements, background checks for contractor staff, and strict regulations regarding tools and equipment brought onto the premises.