Electrical switch board for estelle unit

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is soliciting bids to establish a purchase order for one electrical switchboard for the Estelle Unit in Huntsville, Texas, with responses due November 19, 2026. The bid package indicates no set-aside or preference program applies.

Electrical items must meet applicable OSHA standards and bear Underwriters Laboratory (UL), Factory Mutual Resource Corporation (FMRC), or National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) listings. Bidders must also comply with applicable state and federal regulations governing equipment procurement and installation standards for correctional facilities. The solicitation lists Van Zandt County and Houston City among its jurisdictions.

Pricing is per unit, F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and allowed unless otherwise specified. Responses must be submitted on the prescribed form, time-stamped at the designated office, and signed, and late or unsigned responses will not be considered. Prices must remain firm for thirty days from the response due date. Absent a stated delivery time, the respondent must deliver within fourteen calendar days. Purchases for State of Texas use are exempt from state sales tax and federal excise tax.

TDCJ will award to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the best value and may award on low line-item responses, low total line items, or any combination serving the state's best interests. TDCJ may accept or reject all or any part of any response. The contract carries no quantity guarantees and is not exclusive. TDCJ may terminate for non-appropriation of funds or for convenience on thirty calendar days' written notice without penalty or buy-out obligations. Funding comes from TDCJ's operational budget for facility improvements and maintenance at the Estelle Unit.

All communications must be directed in writing to the designated purchaser, and respondents are prohibited from contacting user department personnel. Respondents must use E-Verify, comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and provide attestations regarding debarment, suspension, child support obligations, and prohibited business practices.