Engine - Deutz

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of specialized mechanical equipment, specifically one Deutz 4-cylindrical engine (model ZZ-b2011L04) with stock number 060-40 and one Ladwell hydraulic pump (model 27-0103-0006) with stock number 720-36. The solicitation, numbered IW230316, was posted on October 22, 2025, with a bid opening date of November 5, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. Bids must be submitted electronically to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV or via hard copy to TDCJ Contracts and Procurement in Huntsville, Texas. The delivery destination is the Wynne Unit Mechanical facility located at 810 FM 2821 West, Huntsville, Texas 77349. Bidders are required to quote freight as F.O.B. destination, prepaid and allowed, and must provide their best available delivery timeframe. The deadline for submitting questions is Friday, October 24, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. (CST), with answers to be posted as an amendment by Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations. Bidders must comply with comprehensive contract terms, including E-Verify compliance, suspension and debarment certification, and security procedures for deliveries to correctional facilities. Documentation must be submitted in Microsoft Office formats or in a form readable by Microsoft Office software, with signatures submitted as Adobe PDF files. The TDCJ reserves the right to make award based on low line item bid, low total of line items, or any combination serving the state's best interests, and may reject any or all bid items at its sole discretion. Bid prices must remain firm for thirty days from the bid opening date, and unit prices will govern in case of extension errors. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the solicitation involves the procurement of specialized mechanical components for a correctional facility's mechanical unit. Interested bidders must register with the TDCJ by submitting their contact information to ensure receipt of potential amendments to the solicitation.