ESBD_416863_1746735410083_IW214300.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for procurement of meeting valves and faucets. The solicitation (Bid Number IW214300) is scheduled to open on May 22, 2025, at 3 P.M. The bid requests three specific plumbing fixture items to be delivered to the Lynaugh Unit Maintenance facility in Fort Stockton, TX: 80 units of a dual/time dual fixture hot/cold 0.5 GPM metering valve with plastic body, 15 units of a deck-mounted faucet with 8" center and 6" swing spout, and 2 units of a regency deck-mounted faucet with 4" center and 12" swing spout.

The solicitation allows electronic bid submission preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a 10 MB attachment limit and specific formatting requirements. Bidders must comply with Texas state procurement regulations, including provisions related to historically underutilized businesses, product origin, and vendor eligibility. Hard copy submissions are also accepted, with bids to be received by the stated date and time. The procurement is subject to various state regulations including the Texas Government Code, with specific requirements around vendor certifications, public information disclosure, and contract award criteria that will consider factors such as price, vendor performance history, quality, and compliance with specifications.