ESBD_427276_1749583995792_696-5-IW217173.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the procurement of six (6) three-wheel electric forklifts with freezer packages. The bid is scheduled to open on July 01, 2025, at 3 P.M., with an issue date of June 10, 2025. Electronic bid submissions are preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a recommended file size limit of 10 MB and a deadline for questions on June 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM (CST).

The solicitation includes specific technical requirements for the forklifts, with example models from manufacturers Hangcha (FBE20Li) and Doosan (B22X-7), or agency-approved equivalents. The forklifts must have a capacity of 2,000 - 4,000 lbs, a freezer package enabling operation in sub-zero temperatures, and various specified features including a 80V lithium-ion battery, pneumatic tires, and side shift functionality. The bid requires comprehensive documentation, including installation and maintenance manuals, and mandates compliance with Texas HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) subcontracting requirements. Bidders must also complete and submit a State of Texas HUB Subcontracting Plan with their response, with incomplete or missing plans potentially resulting in bid disqualification.