ESBD_457781_1758919258045_IW230696.pdf

This document is an Invitation for Bids issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the procurement of plumbing parts. The solicitation, identified as Bid Number IW230696, is scheduled for bid opening on October 13, 2025, at 3 P.M. The procurement involves three specific items: 40,000 Royal Closet Flushometers (6 3/4 in., 1.6 GPF), 40,000 Dual Temperature Air Control Valves with Pushbutton Assembly, and 36,000 Single Temperature Pushbutton Assemblies with Hose. These items are to be delivered to the TDCJ Luther Stainless Steel Factory located in Mavasota, TX, with an electronic submission preference using the email address bids@tdcj.texas.gov.

The bid includes specific requirements such as compliance with Texas bidder preferences, restrictions on subcontractors, and various certifications regarding state and federal regulations. Vendors must provide documentation demonstrating eligibility, including verification of not being suspended or debarred from state or federal procurement. The solicitation emphasizes electronic submission with a 10 MB attachment limit and allows for a hard copy submission of one original signed paper copy. Notably, the procurement includes provisions for vendor identification, conflict of interest declarations, and compliance with Texas state purchasing guidelines, with careful attention to potential restrictions related to business entities from certain countries or with specific political connections.