Atmospheric Deaerator - Formby Unit

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of an atmospheric deaerator for the Formby Unit. The specific procurement is for a Model #1SR3 atmospheric deaerator with precise technical specifications, including a 24x48 inch vessel size, 2070 lbs/hr capacity, and 110 gallon storage. The solicitation requires a comprehensive solution that includes the equipment, installation, and startup services. Electronic bid submissions are preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a recommended attachment size limit of 10 MB. The bid opening is scheduled for May 1, 2025, at 3 P.M., with the solicitation posted on April 14, 2025. Vendors must submit detailed technical specifications, pricing, and demonstrate compliance with comprehensive insurance requirements, including a minimum liability coverage of $1,000,000 and statutory worker's compensation levels. Potential bidders are required to proactively confirm receipt of all solicitation amendments by submitting their contact information to the designated TDCJ contact person.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendor eligibility will be contingent upon meeting Texas state procurement regulations, which may include background check requirements and compliance with state purchasing guidelines. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the documentation, vendors are expected to provide comprehensive pricing for the deaerator unit, installation, and startup services. The solicitation suggests a comprehensive evaluation process that will likely consider technical capabilities, pricing, vendor experience, and ability to meet detailed equipment specifications. Vendors must demonstrate technical proficiency in industrial equipment installation, particularly for specialized atmospheric deaerator systems. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the available documentation, and there are no explicit references to existing infrastructure integration requirements beyond the standard installation and startup expectations outlined in the solicitation.