Chiller for Garza East Unit

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is seeking bids to establish a purchase order for the procurement of a replacement chiller unit for the inmate housing at the TDCJ Garza East Unit in Beeville, Texas. The solicitation calls for the supply and installation of a 130 to 135-ton air-cooled York chiller or similar model to replace an existing Trane unit. The successful bidder will be responsible for disconnecting the electrical, piping, and controls, draining and flushing the system, installing new piping, electrical connections, vibration isolators, temperature and pressure accessories, and testing all safety devices. The new chiller must meet specific technical requirements, including a high efficiency cooling rating of 10.1 EER or higher, an environment guard premium coating, acoustic sound blanket, ultra-quiet fans, variable speed drives, and scroll compressor. Bids are due by February 29, 2024, and a mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for interested bidders.

The procurement opportunity is open to any manufacturer meeting the specified requirements, and the award will be based on the bid price, which must include all shipping, permits, and other applicable charges. No set-asides or preferences are indicated, and the current incumbent contractor is not identified. Funding for this project will be provided through TDCJ's annual operating budget, but the total estimated value is not disclosed.