Booster pump

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) identified as IW204329 for the procurement of a specific booster pump for the C.T. Terrell Unit Maintenance located at 1300 FM 655, Rosharon, TX 77583. The solicitation requires one Pentair Aurora booster pump with precise technical specifications, including 170 TDH, 3500 RPM, and a Marathon Electric motor with 324TS frame, 3450 RPM, and 230/460 volt configuration, along with a complete package skid. Bidders must submit their responses electronically (preferred) to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV or via hard copy by December 20, 2024, at 3 P.M., with all questions regarding the solicitation due by December 11, 2024, at 12:00 PM (CST). Submission requirements mandate that bidders quote freight F.O.B. destination, prepaid and allowed, with additional freight/delivery charges subject to specified limitations. Bidders must also provide documentation demonstrating compliance with the detailed pump specifications, with potential disqualification for failure to submit required documentation.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types, though it does indicate preferences for Texas vendors and requires various certifications regarding business practices. No incumbent vendor information or existing infrastructure details are provided in the documentation. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the bid requires vendors to provide comprehensive pricing for the booster pump and associated delivery. The procurement includes requirements for vendors to complete certifications related to suspension, debarment, and terrorism screening. Bidders are explicitly cautioned to submit their contact information to ensure receipt of any amendments posted on the Electronic State Business Daily, with the TDCJ emphasizing that the agency will not be responsible for bidders who fail to receive amendment notifications due to incomplete contact submissions.