Condensate Return System

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is seeking bids for a Condensate Return System through Invitation for Bids (IFB) number IW233704, specifically targeting a DUPLEX model with precise specifications. The procurement involves five units of a Condensate Return System with a 52-foot maximum head, 14-gallon tank, and a cast iron, 1/3 horsepower, single-phase Hoffman motor (MFR# 160032). Delivery is required to the TDCJ Estelle Unit Maintenance facility located at 264 FM 3478, Huntsville, Texas 77320. Electronic submission is preferred, with bids to be sent to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV, and hard copy submissions are also accepted. Key deadlines include October 30, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. (CST) for submitting questions, with answers posted as an amendment on October 31, 2025, and the final bid opening date of November 7, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. Bidders must keep their pricing firm for 30 days and quote freight prepaid with F.O.B. destination pricing.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must provide certifications regarding suspension, debarment, terrorism concerns, and compliance with various government codes and statutes. The TDCJ reserves the right to make awards based on low line item bid, low total of all items, or any combination serving the state's best interests. Payment terms stipulate thirty calendar days after an uncontested invoice receipt or service completion. No substitutions are permitted without written approval from TDCJ's Contracts and Procurement Department. While a specific contract value is not disclosed, the procurement involves multiple system units and will be subject to standard TDCJ terms and conditions, which include provisions for inspection, testing, delivery, maintenance, and electronic resource accessibility standards. Potential vendors must be prepared to adhere to comprehensive contractual requirements and demonstrate full compliance with all specified governmental regulations.