Convection, gas oven with prison security pk and gas connector hose assembly for the TDCJ Garza West Unit

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is seeking qualified vendors to supply kitchen or food service ovens through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. IW240379. The procurement requires vendors to provide equipment meeting specific technical specifications, including all-steel recessed latches and dimensions clarified in Amendment No. 1, with NSF certification acceptable as an alternative to FDA approval. Bids must be submitted by April 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with Donna Gardner serving as the purchaser and contract specialist. All goods must be new and unused, with delivery required within 14 calendar days of order unless otherwise specified. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of Amendment No. 1 with their submission, and failure to do so may result in bid rejection. The evaluation will be based on compliance with technical specifications and pricing competitiveness, with the State reserving the right to award based on low line item bids, low total bids, or any combination serving the State's best interests.

The solicitation documents indicate that set-asides or preferences may apply to disadvantaged business enterprises, women-owned businesses, or historically underutilized businesses as specified in the complete bid materials. Bidders must possess a Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer Identification Number prior to contract award and must certify compliance with statutory requirements including suspension and debarment status, E-Verify system utilization, and various prohibitions related to boycotts and discrimination. All bids must be submitted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid, and bid prices must remain firm for 30 days from the bid opening date. Payment shall be made 30 calendar days after the later of invoice receipt, goods receipt, or service completion in compliance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2251. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available amendment and disclaimer documents, and no incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements are identified in the provided materials.