Water Heaters

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IW240274) with a deadline of January 29, 2026, for the procurement of unspecified goods or services. While the specific commodities or services are not detailed in the available solicitation materials, bidders must submit sealed bids on designated forms with unit pricing, time-stamped at the TDCJ's specified office by the established deadline. All items must be new and unused unless otherwise specified, with delivery required within 14 calendar days from order placement unless otherwise stated. Bidders are required to include their Texas Identification Number (T.I.N.S.) and Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) on all bid documents, with pricing quoted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid. The TDCJ reserves the right to award based on low line item bids, low total bids, or any combination serving the State's best interest, and may extend contracts up to three months at its sole discretion. All bids must remain firm for 30 days from the bid opening date, and bidders must certify compliance with suspension and debarment eligibility, antitrust compliance, child support obligations, E-Verify participation, and various prohibitions related to foreign entities, energy boycotts, and Israel boycotts.

The solicitation indicates a preference consideration under 34 TAC Rule 20.306 for goods produced or offered by Texas-based bidders meeting applicable ownership criteria, though specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are not detailed in the available documentation. Vendors must utilize the E-Verify system for all employees and subcontractors performing work in Texas or the United States, and all goods are subject to inspection and testing, with costs borne by the vendor if products fail to meet specifications. Payment shall be made 30 calendar days after the later of invoice receipt, goods receipt, or service completion, with vendors required to submit a completed Vendor Maintenance Direct Deposit and Substitute W-9 Form to TDCJ's Accounts Payable office in Huntsville, Texas, and the option to receive payments through electronic funds transfer. The contract is contingent upon legislative appropriation and availability of funds, with the TDCJ retaining the right to terminate if insufficient funds are appropriated. No incumbent vendor information, specific funding amounts, or contract award values are disclosed in the posted solicitation materials.