Commercial Water Heaters

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IW242141) for the procurement of goods. While the specific commodities and quantities are not fully detailed in the available documentation, the procurement requires vendors to submit sealed bids to the TDCJ Accounts Payable office located at P.O. Box 4018, Huntsville, Texas 77342-4018 by the established deadline. All goods must be new and unused unless otherwise specified, with delivery expected within 14 calendar days unless otherwise stated in the bid documents. Electrical items are required to meet OSHA standards and carry appropriate UL, FMRC, or NEMA listings. Vendors must submit bids on the designated form, time-stamped at the specified office by the deadline and signed by authorized personnel, with pricing provided per unit as shown. Bids are requested to be firm for TDCJ acceptance for 30 days from the bid opening date. Award decisions will be made based on a combination of factors including price, bidder's previous performance record, quality and conformance to specifications, and other best value factors as determined by the agency.

The procurement includes a preference mechanism for goods produced or offered by Texas bidders, as referenced under 34 TAC Rule 20.306, allowing qualifying vendors to indicate Texas preference status. All vendors must meet comprehensive compliance requirements including suspension and debarment status verification, E-Verify enrollment for all employees, child support obligation compliance, antitrust compliance, and compliance with Texas Government Code sections regarding boycotts of Israel and energy companies, foreign ownership restrictions, and firearm non-discrimination. Vendors must provide a Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer Identification Number and submit a completed Vendor Maintenance Direct Deposit and Substitute W-9 Form. Payment will be made 30 calendar days after the later of invoice receipt, goods receipt, or service completion, with vendors encouraged to enroll in direct deposit for electronic funds transfer. All goods are subject to inspection and testing by TDCJ personnel, with costs borne by the vendor if products fail to meet specifications. The contract is governed by Texas law, with legal actions to be filed in Travis County, Texas.