ESBD_390258_1736868765081_IW207272.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for a 3-phase replacement general purpose motor, bid number IW207272. The procurement specifically requests one Marathon 300 HP, 3600 RPM, ODP, Frame 447TS motor (manufacturer part number 447TSTDN16007) to be delivered to the TDCJ Michael Unit Packing Plant Maintenance in Tennessee Colony, TX. The bid opening is scheduled for January 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with questions due by January 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM (CST) and anticipated answers posted by January 22, 2025. Electronic submissions are preferred via BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV with a 10 MB size limit, though hard copy submissions are also accepted.

Bidders must quote freight F.O.B. destination, prepaid and allowed, with any additional freight charges stated separately. The solicitation includes preferences for Texas-based bidders, particularly those offering goods produced by Texas residents, agricultural products, or recycled materials. Strict security requirements apply for deliveries to correctional facilities, including mandatory security escorts and prohibitions on contraband items. The TDCJ reserves the right to search delivery staff and vehicles, and delivery personnel are prohibited from interacting with inmates. No specific contract value or budget range is specified in the solicitation.