Replace Air Handling Units

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is procuring two indirect gas-fired make-up air handling units (AHUs) for replacement installation at Robertson Unit in Abilene, Texas under Maintenance Work Requisition #04720002. The procurement requires new AHUs designed to meet or exceed the specifications of existing Mammoth Model HB-G335-325-MUA units, with a required capacity of 9,135 CFM ventilation and 335 MBH heating capacity, featuring modulating natural gas burners, variable frequency drive supply fans, and stainless steel secondary heat exchangers. Acceptable manufacturers include Engineered Air, Innovent Air Handling Equipment, Nortek Air Solutions, and Seasons4, with any deviations requiring documentation in product submittals. The vendor is responsible for providing materials, equipment, field services, detailed submittal documentation identifying specification compliance and part numbers, start-up assistance, and training, while TDCJ personnel will handle physical installation including unit placement, ductwork connections, gas flue connections, and electrical connections. Each unit must weigh approximately 2,500 lbs, be factory-tested for 100% heating operation before shipment, and shipped as single pieces to the site at 1,784 feet elevation. All work must comply with the International Fuel Gas Code, National Electrical Code, and applicable industry standards, with a mandatory 10-year extended heat exchanger warranty required that includes labor and shipping costs for removal, transport, and reinstallation. The proposal due date is February 19, 2026, with bids remaining firm for 30 days from opening; bidders must submit sealed bids by the specified deadline and provide their contact information to ensure receipt of any solicitation amendments posted on the Electronic State Business Daily.

The solicitation includes a small business set-aside provision for Texas-certified small businesses, though specific award restrictions based on disadvantaged enterprise designations are not explicitly detailed in the available documents. No incumbent contractor is identified for this procurement. The contract standard terms and conditions require all bidders to possess a Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer's Identification Number prior to award, comply with E-Verify employment eligibility verification requirements, and make extensive certifications regarding suspension and debarment status, antitrust law compliance, child support obligations, and various state and federal compliance requirements including prohibitions on boycotting Israel. Delivery is required within 14 calendar days unless otherwise stated, with F.O.B. destination pricing required with freight prepaid unless specified otherwise; prices must exclude state and federal sales and excise taxes. Payment will be made 30 calendar days after the later of invoice receipt, goods receipt, or service completion, and the State reserves the right to award based on low line item bids, low total bids, or any combination serving the State's best interests. The specific contract award value or estimated budget range is not disclosed in the available solicitation documents.