Hot Water Heaters and Expansion Tanks

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of 8 hot water heaters and 4 expansion tanks needed at the Dalhart Unit in Dalhart, Texas, which is located in Dallam County. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is the procuring agency, and the contract requires the successful vendor to provide and deliver the specified equipment within 45 days of the award. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) provides detailed technical specifications for the required hot water heaters and expansion tanks, including the brand, model, and capacity. Interested vendors must submit their bids by the due date of July 15, 2023, and a mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 5, 2023. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and the pricing must remain firm for the initial one-year term, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods.

The IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, the current incumbent contractor is not identified. The procurement is funded through the TDCJ's general operating budget, but the exact funding amount is not disclosed. The contract does not provide any information on the potential award value or budget range.