ESBD_506851_1778880424518_IW244389 Specs .pdf

This specification document supports a Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement and installation of 34 duct heaters at the Plane Unit facility in Dayton, Texas. The project includes 12 duct heater units for the medical building and 22 units for the education building, with all associated demolition, delivery, installation, start-up, and training services. Bidders must submit written questions by May 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT, with bid responses due by May 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Plane Unit Maintenance facility located at 904 FM 686 in Dayton, Texas. No bidders conference is mentioned in the solicitation. Service commencement is June 28, 2026, with project completion required by October 11, 2026, representing an estimated 140-day contract term with no renewal options indicated.

Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in the trade and provide commercial general liability insurance with a $1 million general aggregate and $500,000 per occurrence limit, plus automobile liability coverage of $500,000 combined single limit. A payment bond is required for bids exceeding $25,000. TDCJ has determined that no Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting opportunities are available, eliminating any set-aside designations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the solicitation. Bids remain valid for 90 days following submission, and contract award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the Department, with vendor performance considered as an evaluation factor. Invoicing and payment processing will occur 30 days after receipt of an uncontested invoice and completion of services. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents.