ESBD_454345_1758112348011_IW228337.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the rental of diesel heaters. The solicitation was issued on September 17, 2025, with a bid opening date of October 2, 2025, at 3 P.M. The contract term is from November 1, 2025, to March 21, 2026. The bid requests rental of four (4) 500k BTU ducted diesel heaters and sixteen (16) heat duct 12 x 25 high temp units, to be delivered to TDCJ Region V Maintenance in Childress, TX. The bid includes additional line items for delivery and pickup fees.

The solicitation requires electronic bid submission preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a 10 MB attachment limit. Bidders must comply with Texas state statutes and provide insurance coverage with minimum liability limits of $1,000,000 for general liability, $500,000 for auto, and statutory workers' compensation. The vendor is responsible for installation of equipment within four hours or less, and must follow specific security procedures when working at correctional facilities. The TDCJ reserves the right to perform background checks on vendor employees and has strict rules about contractor staff conduct, equipment use, and facility access.