Can Filling Machine

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is seeking bids for a can filling machine for its Terrell Canning Plant & Potato Warehouse located in Rosharon, TX. The procurement is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) numbered IW210228, specifically requesting one canning machine capable of filling #10 cans with dimensions 603 x 700. Acceptable models include the Jet Rotary Granular Filler Model XL-6-824 and Solbern Can Filler Model PTP-DPL. The successful vendor will be responsible for complete equipment delivery, installation, training, and startup, with the unit price expected to cover all associated expenses including potential demolition and removal of existing equipment. Key bid submission deadlines include questions due by February 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM (CST), with answers posted as an amendment by March 4, 2025, and final bid submissions due by March 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM. Bids must be submitted electronically to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV or via hard copy to the specified address, with commodity code 370-21 and pricing to be FOB destination prepaid and allowed.

The solicitation includes specific Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting requirements under Texas Government Code 2161.252, with a HUB goal of 21.1% for this commodities contract. Vendors must complete a comprehensive HUB Subcontracting Plan demonstrating good faith efforts to include Texas certified HUB subcontractors, with two compliance methods available: Method A for meeting or exceeding HUB goals, and Method B for situations where goals are not met. The TDCJ provides multiple HUB program assistance contacts, including Jemelle Spivey, Grace Dominguez, and Yolanda Crawford, who can help vendors identify potential HUB subcontractors. Vendors are required to provide the manufacturer's standard warranty information with their bid submission and will be subject to monthly compliance reporting through the Prime Contractor Progress Assessment Report. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves a specialized industrial canning machine with comprehensive installation and training requirements.