IW241101 - Sliding Doors Installation

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is soliciting bids for the installation of security doors and associated systems at a new training facility in Huntsville, Texas, with a bid opening scheduled for February 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM. This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for construction services requiring the installation of four specialized sliding door types: one 3150XL sliding door, one 1058 CPC sliding door, one Stewart Decatur sliding door, and one HP3 sliding door, each equipped with a food slot featuring a 1010 lock. The scope of work requires bidders to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation necessary for complete installation, including door frame wrapping with metal materials, electrical connections to existing 120-volt boxes pre-positioned above each door opening, and masonry modifications as needed. All door cylinders must be keyed identically with key stamping designations of "Train 1," "Train 2," "Train 3," and "Train 4" to distinguish between the four training units, with paracentric keys designated for slider devices and mogul keys for swing locks if approved. A mandatory site visit prior to bidding is required, with bidders responsible for field-verifying existing door opening dimensions before submitting proposals; the primary contact is Charles 'Wes' Breder at (936) 355-6766. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of Amendment No. 1 in their bid submission either on the face of the bid or by returning one copy of the amendment notice, or their bid may not receive consideration. Firm pricing must be valid for 30 days from bid opening, with delivery required within 14 calendar days unless otherwise specified, and all bids must be time-stamped at the designated office by the specified deadline.

The TDCJ Standard Terms and Conditions establish that the State reserves the right to award based on the low line item bid, low total, or any combination serving the State's best interests, and may extend contracts up to three months at its sole discretion. All bidders must comply with statutory certifications and representations, including E-Verify employment verification requirements, suspension and debarment eligibility, antitrust law compliance, and child support obligations under Texas Family Code Section 231.006, as well as various prohibitions related to boycotts of Israel and energy companies and contracts with Iran or Sudan. Procurement set-asides for small and disadvantaged businesses are available where applicable, consistent with Texas purchasing policies. The drawings and specifications reference multiple detention equipment items identified as Owner Furnished, Contractor Installed (OFCI) items, indicating that some components will be provided by the State while bidders must handle installation and coordination with existing infrastructure including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, power, data, and audiovisual systems. No specific contract award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation, and funding is contingent upon legislative appropriation, with the State retaining the right to terminate contracts without penalty if insufficient funds are appropriated. Bidders interested in receiving amendments must proactively provide their contact information to the TDCJ contact person, as the agency disclaims responsibility for failure to receive amendments if contact information has not been submitted prior to the closing date.