ESBD_416284_1746536377871_IW218183.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the procurement and installation of a monitored pulse fence detection system at the TDCJ Torres Unit. The bid is scheduled to open on May 28, 2025 at 3 P.M., with a mandatory site visit on May 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM located at 125 Private Road 4303 in Hondo, TX. Electronic bid submissions are preferred and should be sent to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a 10 MB attachment limit per email. Bidders must submit one original signed paper copy if not submitting electronically, and the bid must be held open for 180 days.

The solicitation includes specific requirements for vendor performance, insurance, and contractor staff conduct when working at correctional facilities. The project involves providing and installing a new monitored pulse fence detection system, including controls, wiring, data cable, monitoring and mounting hardware, and offload equipment. Vendors must comply with HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) subcontracting requirements and provide manufacturer's warranty documentation. The minimum liability insurance required is $1,000,000, with progressive payments to be made monthly upon completion and approval of work outlined in the schedule of values. Notably, the TDCJ reserves the right to perform background checks on vendor employees and can refuse entry to individuals who do not meet their security standards.