ESBD_390251_1736866312160_IW207189.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the procurement of nine water heaters. The solicitation specifically requests 100-gallon, 200kBTU Triton Natural Gas Commercial Water Heaters, Rheem Model #GHE100SU-200-NG, to be delivered to the TDCJ Crain Unit Maintenance facility in Gatesville, Texas. The bid opening is scheduled for January 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with questions due by January 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM (CST). Responses to questions will be posted by January 20, 2025. Electronic submissions are preferred via BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV, though hard copy submissions of one original signed paper copy are also accepted.

Pricing must be quoted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and allowed, with any additional freight charges explicitly stated. The solicitation includes preference opportunities for Texas-based businesses, disabled veteran businesses, and products/services originated in Texas. Bidders must comply with a 10 MB email size limit for electronic submissions and submit documents in Microsoft Office or PDF formats. The solicitation does not specify a total contract value or budget range. Bidders must submit their contact information to ensure receipt of potential amendments, with TDCJ disclaiming responsibility for communication failures if vendors do not provide their details.