Ellis Replace Boilers #1 and #3

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requesting proposals to replace boilers #1 and #3, deaerator, blowdown separator, steam pipes, and associated equipment at the Ellis Unit in Huntsville under RFP 696-FD-26-P046, with proposals due October 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. A pre-proposal conference and site visit are scheduled for September 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The contractor must comply with Texas prevailing wage requirements and submit a Subcontracting Plan demonstrating good faith efforts to award subcontracts, including notification of at least two Texas-certified VetHUB vendors for each subcontracting opportunity.

The scope includes demolition and replacement of two existing boilers with two new 400 HP Powermaster gas boilers, deaerator systems with 750-gallon capacity receivers, dual end suction feed pumps, modulating level controllers with Siemens electric feedwater valves, and new pre-engineered metal boiler houses (16 feet by 30 feet, 14-foot minimum eave heights, rated for 100 mph winds). All equipment must comply with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and ANSI standards. Electrical service includes 100-amp sub-panels with 208Y/3PH/60Hz supply, LED shop lighting, exhaust fans, and variable frequency drive control panels. Piping includes 4-inch diameter steam lines and 2-inch water and gas lines. Respondents must submit copies of all required trade licenses and identify any exceptions or deviations to technical requirements with written reasoning.

The estimated project budget is $5,417,100. Performance shall commence within 45 days of Notice to Proceed and be completed within 300 calendar days. A bid deposit equal to 5 percent of the total response is required; Performance and Payment Bonds in the full contract amount are required within 14 days of award. Liquidated damages are assessed at $470 per day for failure to meet contract completion deadlines. Contract construction workers are subject to TDCJ facility security protocols, background checks, and stringent security requirements including prohibitions on weapons and controlled substances. Questions are due September 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., with an estimated amendment posted by September 29, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Submissions must be made through the TDCJ Euna Procurement Portal (Bonfire) at https://tdcj.bonfirehub.com. Contract specialist: Richard Daniel at (936) 437-3853.