ESBD_389166_1736377286338_IW207002.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB #IW207002) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for HVAC equipment and accessories for the Bartlett State Jail facility. The solicitation seeks to procure 36 units each of: 5-ton Lennox commercial air conditioners (model ML14XC1-060-463), Ducane gas furnaces (model 80G1UH090CE20), Omniguard evaporator coils (model EAC4X60C 1.911534), and Pro1 non-programmable thermostats (model P701). Electronic bid submissions are due January 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST, with questions accepted until January 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. Submissions must be emailed to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV with a 10 MB file size limit in Microsoft Office or PDF formats. TDCJ will handle installation while vendors are only responsible for equipment supply.

The bid requires F.O.B. destination pricing with prepaid freight. Vendors must specify any freight/delivery charges not to exceed a stated amount, or if left blank, freight will be assumed included in the item price. No specific set-asides or preferences are indicated in the solicitation. The contract includes specific security requirements for working in a correctional facility environment, including tool control procedures and restrictions on contraband items. Class "A" tools require special handling and security measures, with detailed inventory and control requirements. The vendor must provide warranty service information for the nearest servicing dealer to the F.O.B. point.