ESBD_457469_1758895042420_IW230629.pdf

This document is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the procurement of refrigerant. The solicitation (Bid Number TW230629) is scheduled for bid opening on October 10, 2025, at 3 P.M., with bids being accepted electronically (preferred) or via hard copy submission. The specific item requested is 50,000 cylinders of Refrigerant R454B, 20LB, non-returnable cylinders to be delivered to the TDCJ Facilities Central Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas.

The bid includes various compliance requirements, such as verification that the bidder is not on terrorism watch lists, has no delinquent state taxes, and adheres to specific security protocols for delivery to correctional facilities. Bidders must submit documents in Microsoft Office formats, with a recommended 10 MB attachment limit per email. The procurement process involves strict guidelines around vendor eligibility, including checks against federal and state terrorism and ineligibility lists. The document emphasizes electronic submission through the email address bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a deadline for questions set for September 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, and answers to be posted as an amendment to the electronic state business daily.