ESBD_454343_1758056309533_IW229312.pdf

This document is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department, located in Huntsville, Texas, for the procurement of plumbing parts. The solicitation is for 4,600 total units across four different plumbing components: 2,000 Sloan A-19-AC White Relief Valves, 2,000 Sloan A-15-A Disc valves, 600 Sloan Regal 1½ Water Closet Urinal Diaphragm Guide Assemblies, and 2,000 Zurn Chemical-Resistant Diaphragm Flush Valves. The bid opening is scheduled for October 1, 2025, at 3 P.M., with an issue date of September 16, 2025. The delivery location for all items is the TDCJ Ferguson - Unit Maintenance facility in Midway, Texas.

The solicitation allows for electronic bid submission preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a 10 MB attachment limit and specific instructions for bid formatting. The bidding process requires compliance with Texas state procurement regulations, including provisions for Texas-based businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and historically underutilized businesses. The document emphasizes strict requirements for bid submission, including specific formatting, signed documentation, and adherence to state and federal regulations. Vendors must provide detailed product specifications, comply with various state and federal codes, and meet requirements related to pricing, delivery, warranties, and potential conflicts of interest. The procurement is funded through state appropriations, with potential restrictions on fund availability contingent on legislative budgeting.