Copeland Scroll Compressor

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of a specific Copeland Scroll Compressor Model #ZR19M3ETWD961 for the Gurney Unit Maintenance facility located in Palestine, Texas. The compressor has detailed technical specifications, including a 24.15A amperage rating, 190,000 BTU/HR rating, and 30.373 CFM rating, with specific requirements for discharge line size, EER rating, and temperature specifications. The bid opening is scheduled for 3 P.M. on November 22, 2024, under bid number IW200537. Electronic submissions are preferred via BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV, though hard copy submissions are also accepted. Bidders must provide comprehensive warranty information and identify the nearest servicing dealer to the delivery location. The procurement process requires adherence to strict security procedures for deliveries to correctional facilities, including potential security escorts and vehicle searches.

The solicitation includes preference options for Texas-based vendors, service-disabled veterans, and other categories as defined under Texas Administrative Code Rule 20.306. While no specific set-aside percentages are explicitly stated for this procurement, the document suggests a preference for local and veteran-owned businesses. No incumbent vendor is identified in the documents. Bidders must submit comprehensive contact information to receive potential amendments, with the agency posting updates on the Electronic State Business Daily. The procurement covers a single compressor unit for the Gurney Unit Maintenance facility, with delivery requirements specified as part of the solicitation. Although a specific budget range is not detailed, the procurement appears to be for a targeted, specific equipment replacement or upgrade at the correctional facility maintenance location.