Hoist Kits

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) numbered IW203552A for the procurement of 7 units of 10-yard hoist kits. The specific hoist kit required is a Warren VTL63110 Texas model that must comply with TXDOT Q-16157 2021 specifications. The solicitation details comprehensive requirements for the hoist kits, including specific components such as a dump angle limit valve, hoist cylinder, upper cylinder pivot assembly, and other associated parts. Bids are due on January 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with a deadline for questions set for January 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Delivery of the hoist kits will be made to the TDCJ Powledge Unit Metal Fabrication facility located in Palestine, TX. Bidders may submit proposals electronically to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV (preferred method) or via hard copy to Two Financial Plaza in Huntsville, TX. The submission must be F.O.B. destination prepaid and allowed, with all freight charges incorporated into the unit cost.

The solicitation includes preferences for Texas-based businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and other preference categories as outlined in 34 TAC Rule 20.306. Vendors must comply with detailed security requirements when making deliveries to correctional facilities, including provisions for escorts, vehicle security, and restrictions on contraband. The TDCJ has established standard payment terms of net 30 days after receipt of an undisputed invoice or completion of goods/services. Vendors are required to submit completed Vendor Maintenance Direct Deposit and Substitute W-9 Forms and utilize the E-Verify system for employment eligibility verification. The procurement includes contractual restrictions prohibiting vendors from contracting with companies that boycott Israel or engage in business with Iran, Sudan, or foreign terrorist organizations. While no specific budget range or incumbent vendor information is provided, the solicitation indicates that Texas state agencies are exempt from state sales tax and federal excise tax. Bid prices must remain firm for 30 days from the bid opening date.