Air pollution control services

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for air pollution control services at the Ellis Unit correctional facility in Huntsville, Texas. The required services include air sample collection, analysis by phase contract microscopy (PCM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), qualitative respirator fit testing, and other air pollution control services. The contract term is from November 15, 2024 through August 31, 2025, with four one-year renewal options. The bid submission deadline is November 13, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. CT, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Pricing may be adjusted annually based on changes to the producer price index (PPI).

The IFB includes a 20% Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting goal, and respondents must submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) with their bid. The contract also has insurance and bond requirements, as well as standard state contracting terms and conditions. While the documents do not specify any incumbent vendors or current contract values, this contract opportunity is likely part of the broader maintenance and support of the Texas correctional system, which may have an estimated annual budget in the range of tens of millions of dollars.