ESBD_437604_1753106092484_IW225219.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 an Axial Down Blast Roof Exhaust Fan Belt Drive, specifically a 48-inch blade, 20,437 CFM model manufactured by Dayton (Model TK126110918, Model# 7AE23). The bid is scheduled to open on August 04, 2025 at 3 P.M., with bid submissions accepted electronically preferred (to bids@tdcj.texas.gov) or via hard copy. Bidders are required to submit one original signed paper copy, and the solicitation number must be included in the email subject line. The deadline for questions concerning the solicitation is July 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM (CST).

The bid includes specific requirements for bidder eligibility, including compliance with Texas statutes, terrorism watch list restrictions, and public information act considerations. Pricing terms indicate that freight/delivery charges should not exceed $3, and the TDCJ reserves the right to adjust prices periodically to reflect tariff changes. Bidders must provide specification submittals with their bid and are advised that any payments due under the contract may be applied towards eliminating any debt owed to the State of Texas, including delinquent taxes and child support. The procurement is subject to various security procedures for deliveries to correctional facilities, including staff background checks, search protocols, and strict contraband restrictions.