HVAC

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. IW204502 for specialized HVAC equipment to be delivered to the HEY Unit Maintenance facility in Hondo, TX. The procurement specifically seeks two critical components: an International Comfort Products Roof Top Gas Electric Single Connection Point Vertical 20 Ton 2 Circuit 460V Left Hand Medium Static Package Gas 460-3 PH unit (Part #1825284) and an International Comfort Products 2-Position Motorized True Real Zone Damper Outdoor Air Damper Motor Powered W/Hood (Part #31633). Key procurement dates include a deadline for questions on December 10, 2024, at 3:00 PM (CST), and a bid opening date of December 30, 2024, at 3:00 PM, as extended by Amendment No. 1. Bidders are required to submit electronic bids via email to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV, with a 10 MB attachment limit, preferring Microsoft Office or PDF formats. The solicitation mandates F.O.B. destination prepaid pricing, inclusion of the manufacturer's standard warranty, and compliance with strict security requirements for deliveries to the correctional facility.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly outlined, the solicitation includes a preference checklist under 34 TAC Rule 20.306 that could potentially benefit various vendor categories, including Texas residents, service-disabled veterans, and other qualified groups. The procurement does not specify an incumbent vendor or provide detailed budget information. Delivery requirements include a mandatory security escort for the delivery at 114 Private Road 4303, Hondo, TX 78861, emphasizing the specialized nature of the procurement for a correctional facility. Bidders must acknowledge the amendment either on the face of their bid or by returning a signed copy of the notice. The solicitation reflects TDCJ's mission of public safety, offender rehabilitation, and victim assistance, with the Contracts & Procurement Department located at 2 Financial Plaza Suite 703, Huntsville, TX 77320. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation.