ESBD_416279_1746491696093_R5244471-IW218194.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the rental of an air-cooled chiller and its accessories. The solicitation (Bid Number IW218194) is scheduled for bid opening on May 21, 2025 at 3 P.M., with a projected rental period from May 27, 2025 to August 31, 2025. The bid requests the rental of one 150-ton air-cooled chiller, including one 25' hose and one 50' 6" hose, to be delivered to the Montford Unit Maintenance facility in Lubbock, TX. Electronic bid submission is preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a 10 MB attachment limit and a requirement for Microsoft Office format documents.

The bid includes additional line items for delivery and pickup fees, and requires comprehensive insurance coverage with minimum liability limits of $1,000,000 and auto coverage of $500,000. Bidders must comply with Texas state bidder preferences, including provisions for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses and Texas-based companies. The solicitation includes strict security and conduct requirements for contractor staff working on TDCJ facilities, including background checks, tool inventories, and prohibitions on introducing contraband. Bidders must certify they are not listed on federal terrorism watch lists and agree to have any payments applied towards any outstanding state debts, including delinquent taxes and child support.