FY26_EVN_backflow

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department is seeking bids for a specific backflow prevention equipment installation at the Evins Regional Juvenile Center located in Edinburg, Texas. The procurement is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a Watts 8" LF909M1-FS OSY reduced pressure zone assembly with an integrated flood sensor, with a quantity of 1 unit. The bid is scheduled for submission and opening on September 16, 2025 at 12 pm, with the requisition number FY26_EVN_backflow. Bidders must carefully follow all submission requirements, including signing the bid form, or risk disqualification. Vendor qualifications include compliance with state and federal regulations, tax requirements, equal employment opportunity guidelines, and specific insurance and certification standards. The contract is contingent on funding availability from the Texas Legislature and includes provisions for inspection, testing, and potential damages for non-performance.

The solicitation appears to have state preference options for Texas-based vendors, potentially providing advantages to local businesses. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly noted in the available documentation, the procurement includes standard state-level diversity and inclusion guidelines. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure details are provided in the current documentation. The exact budget or award value is not clearly stated in the procurement documents, though the scope is limited to a single backflow prevention unit. Vendors will need to demonstrate technical capability, compliance with state regulations, and ability to meet the precise specifications of the backflow assembly. Insurance, tax compliance, and adherence to state procurement guidelines will be critical factors in vendor selection and contract award.