HVAC Unit Sanchez Unit

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is procuring a 15-ton commercial rooftop packaged gas/electric air conditioning unit for the Sanchez Unit located in El Paso County, Texas. The specific procurement involves supplying a Carrier model 48TCD18D5A60F0A0 AHU-F12 unit with 460/3phase/60 configuration, minimum 172,000 BTUH, and 6000 CFM capacity. Key deliverables include the HVAC equipment with an enthalpy economizer, return and supply air smoke detectors, and coil hail guards. The vendor's responsibilities are limited to equipment supply and delivery, with TDCJ personnel handling the actual installation. The bid submission deadline is December 11, 2024, at 3:00 PM, with electronic submissions preferred via BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV. The project has an expected duration of 12 months, with a targeted completion date of October 17, 2024. Vendors must comply with security requirements for correctional facility deliveries and report performance through the Vendor Performance Tracking System for purchases over $25,000.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor eligibility are outlined in the procurement documents. The contract appears open to all qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications. No information is provided about the current incumbent contractor or existing infrastructure requiring integration. While the exact contract value is not disclosed, funding will come from TDCJ's operating budget. The delivery location is specified as TDCJ Sanchez - Unit Maintenance at 3901 State Jail Road, El Paso, TX 79938. Vendors must provide the manufacturer's standard warranty and identify the nearest servicing dealer who will perform warranty work. The procurement is being managed by the Texas Facilities Commission on behalf of TDCJ, with technical specifications requiring compliance with industry standards from NFPA, SMACNA, and UL for sheet metal, duct insulation, natural gas piping, metal ducts, and duct accessories.