Digger Derrick Rental

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation for a 13-month rental of a track-mounted 47-foot digger derrick to be used for clean-up services at the Region III Maintenance facility located in Rosharon, TX. The procurement specifically seeks a heavy equipment rental with precise technical requirements, including acceptable manufacturer models such as IHI/KATO (Model IC75-2 C4047) and Cummins (Model QSB 6.7 T4F) or equivalent alternatives approved by TDCJ. The contract is set to commence on September 1, 2025, and continue through August 31, 2026, with bids due by 3:00 PM CT on August 4, 2025. Evaluation criteria will include conformance to specifications, vendor performance history, and overall value to the department. TDCJ reserves the right to award multiple contracts or no contracts based on pricing and competitive factors. Bidders must submit complete documentation and meet specific insurance requirements, including $1 million in commercial general liability coverage and $500,000 in automobile liability coverage.

The solicitation includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan with a specific HUB goal of 21.1% for commodities contracts, emphasizing opportunities for economically disadvantaged businesses. Vendors must demonstrate good faith efforts in subcontracting with Texas certified HUB vendors, with detailed reporting requirements and options to work exclusively with HUB vendors or use a mix of HUB and non-HUB vendors. The procurement is subject to numerous state and federal compliance requirements, including restrictions on contracting with entities that boycott Israel, prohibitions on certain telecommunications services, and mandates for cybersecurity training and E-Verify participation. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves a 13-month equipment rental with potential for negotiation if only one acceptable bid is received. Potential bidders must carefully review and certify compliance with 50 distinct contractual provisions outlined in the Terms & Conditions document, understanding that misrepresentation could result in contract termination or payment withholding.