Flushometers and Elbows for Torres Unit

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requesting bids to establish a purchase order for elbows and water closet flushometers for Torres Unit in Hondo, Texas, with bids due July 22, 2026.

The procurement is structured as a purchase order establishment rather than a single, time-limited purchase, permitting multiple orders or ongoing supply during the contract period. Technical specifications for flushometer units and elbow fittings, including performance standards and material specifications for institutional plumbing systems, are detailed in the attached Scope of Work document.

TDCJ reserves the right to award based on low line-item response, low total of line-items, or any combination serving the state's best interests, and may reject any or all items at its sole discretion. Pricing must be quoted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and allowed unless otherwise specified. Unit prices shall govern in case of extension errors. Response prices must remain firm for thirty days from the response due date.

Respondents must comply with all applicable Texas and federal purchasing regulations and provide a Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer Identification Number prior to contract award. Extensive compliance certifications are required, including E-Verify system utilization, exclusions and debarment status, child support obligations, and antitrust affirmation. All goods are subject to inspection and testing by TDCJ personnel, with vendors bearing all costs for products that fail to meet specifications. Contracts are subject to termination for non-appropriation or unavailability of funds.

All communications and questions must be submitted in writing to the designated purchaser; respondents are prohibited from contacting user department personnel regarding the solicitation. Responses must be submitted on the prescribed form, time-stamped at the designated office by the deadline, and signed by an authorized representative.