ESBD_506851_1778880450515_R6216614 - IW244389 Drawings.pdf

This document consists of architectural drawings related to an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for the replacement of duct heaters at the Plane Unit in Dayton, Texas, located within Liberty County. The project requires the procurement and installation of 34 duct heaters, with 12 units designated for the medical building and 22 units for the education building. The scope of work encompasses demolition of existing equipment, delivery, installation, start-up services, and a minimum of three hours of on-site training for TDCJ employees. The 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. Written questions must be submitted by May 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT, with bid responses due by May 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT. The service commencement date is June 28, 2026, with project completion required by October 11, 2026, representing an estimated 140-day contract duration.

Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of experience in the trade and possess the ability to obtain commercial general liability insurance with a $1 million general aggregate and $500,000 per occurrence limit, along with automobile liability coverage of $500,000 combined single limit. A payment bond is required for bids exceeding $25,000, and bids remain valid for 90 days following submission. The TDCJ has determined that no Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting opportunities are available for this procurement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the solicitation materials. All costs for equipment removal, crane or lift services, ductwork transitions, electrical and mechanical connections, insulation, and testing are included in the bidder's proposal. 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.