ESBD_397353_1740002701682_Solicitation IW197362.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the procurement of fire escape stairways. The solicitation (IW197362) seeks to establish a purchase order for two fire escape stairways for Building 1009 Trusty Camp at the TDCJ Chase Field Unit Maintenance facility in Beeville, TX. The bid opening date is March 19, 2025 at 3 P.M., with a non-mandatory site visit scheduled for February 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM. Questions are due by March 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM CST, with answers to be posted on March 12, 2025. The specifications require straight stairs with top and intermediate landing, 14' - 4-1/2" height, 23 risers @ 7-1/2", treads and landing deck bar grating, stringers MC12 x 14.3 channel, and rails both sides with 2 line stainless pipe 1-5/8" O.D. mill finish with grab rail.

The bid requires minimum insurance coverage of $1,000,000 liability, $500,000 auto, and statutory worker's compensation. Bids may be submitted electronically (preferred) to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV or as hard copy to the Huntsville office. Electronic submissions are limited to 10 MB per email. The vendor must comply with TDCJ security procedures, including background checks for all contractor staff working within correctional facilities. The procurement is conducted under Texas Government Code 2166.003(B) for construction projects. Pricing must include all expenses related to delivery, installation, and removal of existing equipment if required.