IFB for the Purchase and Installation of 2 Greenhouses for McLennan County State Juvenile Correctional Facility

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) has issued Invitation for Bids (IFB #644-24-062524MCL-D) for the purchase and installation of two greenhouse kits at the Mart State Juvenile Correctional Facility in McLennan County. The procurement specifically requires two 24ft x 48ft greenhouses with 8ft sidewalls, with one greenhouse requiring a gas heater and one without. Each greenhouse must include comprehensive features such as ventilation systems, 36" slant wall exhaust fans, motorized shutters, evaporator cooling systems, ADA-compliant doors, automatic temperature controls, irrigation systems, hanging basket rails, shade cloth, and portable benches. Bid responses are due January 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST, with a tentative award date of February 4, 2025. The contract term runs from February 4, 2025, through May 2, 2025, with specific requirements that greenhouse kits must be delivered by April 15, 2025, and installation completed by May 2, 2025. Work hours are restricted to 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, and all contractor personnel must undergo criminal background checks before facility access.

The solicitation encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) and requires submission of a HUB Subcontracting Plan. Contractors must maintain liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and comply with federal procurement regulations as federal funds are being utilized. The procurement offers two distinct options: Option 1 for a single greenhouse without a heater at Site 1 near the main entrance, and Option 2 for two greenhouses at Site 2 behind the vocational building, with one including a gas heater. TJJD will provide utilities connections, site preparation, and facility access. The pricing schedule requires vendors to submit detailed unit pricing for greenhouse kits, installation, delivery, and foundation work, with zero-dollar entries considered non-responsive. While no specific budget range is provided, the solicitation includes a comprehensive Excel pricing schedule (Exhibit B) that must be submitted in the original format to ensure responsiveness. The detailed procurement allows for flexible bidding across different installation and foundation configurations.