The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is soliciting bids for an HVAC Automation System project at the Carol S. Young Medical Facility in Texas City, Galveston County, through Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number IW217899. The procurement involves installing a comprehensive Direct Digital Controls (DDC) Automation monitoring system across multiple facility pods, including central, north, and east areas. The Controls Contractor must provide a new automation system, demolish existing systems, and deliver graphics, operations and maintenance manuals, commissioning, and a one-year warranty. Key qualifications include a master Level Certification and the ability to implement systems like Ecostruxture Schneider Electric or Honeywell N4 JACE. The solicitation requires detailed monitoring of chiller systems, cooling towers, boilers, hot water pumps, fan coil units, air handling units, exhaust fans, VAV boxes, and refrigerant monitoring systems. Critical dates include a non-mandatory site visit scheduled for June 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with bid submissions due by July 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Standard Time. Bidders must register by email on or before June 23, 2025, at 4:00 PM CDT and acknowledge receipt of all amendments. The procurement includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan with a 32.9% goal for special trade construction contracts, encouraging participation of economically disadvantaged businesses. Potential bidders must meet specific qualifications, including a minimum of five years of industry experience and the ability to obtain required commercial insurance. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice reserves the right to award multiple contracts and evaluate bids based on quality, conformance to specifications, and vendor performance tracking. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope suggests a significant investment in modernizing the facility's automation infrastructure. Bidders must comply with various state regulations, including E-Verify system usage, restrictions on doing business with certain foreign entities, and certifications regarding issues such as human trafficking and artificial intelligence usage. The solicitation emphasizes transparency and ethical conduct, with potential contract termination for non-compliance with state government regulations.
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ESBD_428845_1750255610662_POD PO IFB Boilerplate IW217899.pdf | 556KB | 6/18/25 | ||
ESBD_428845_1750255643864_POD T&C Boilerplate.pdf | 217KB | 6/18/25 | ||
ESBD_428845_1750275979192_AMEND1 IW217899.pdf | 31KB | 6/18/25 | ||
ESBD_428845_1750255742414_Disclaimer.pdf | 37KB | 6/18/25 | ||
ESBD_428845_1750255795278_HUB Subcontracting Plan IW217899.pdf | 876KB | 6/18/25 |