TDCJ- Murray Unit Refrigeration Rack

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued a solicitation for an H2ATER lockout FC water heater system with overfrost heaters, posted on April 29, 2026, with a response due date of May 15, 2026. This procurement involves the supply of a specialized heating system that includes mechanical and electrical components such as a 2-pole, 20-ampere disconnect switch, evaporator coils, fans, and associated wiring configurations. Respondents must submit written communications exclusively to the designated TDCJ purchaser and are prohibited from contacting user department personnel directly. All responses must be submitted on the specified form with firm pricing valid for 30 days following the response due date, and the TDCJ reserves the right to award based on low line-item response, low total response, or any combination serving the state's best interest. Delivery is required within 14 calendar days unless otherwise specified, and all goods are subject to inspection and testing at the vendor's expense. Interested bidders must proactively register their contact information (name, phone number, and email address) with the designated TDCJ contact to ensure receipt of all solicitation amendments, which will be posted on the Electronic State Business Daily.

The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations eligible to respond. However, all respondents must comply with extensive requirements including certification of non-debarment status, E-Verify compliance for service contracts, indemnification for general liability and intellectual property infringement, and adherence to state and federal statutory requirements related to child support obligations, antitrust compliance, human trafficking prohibition, and boycott restrictions. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation, nor is any specific budget or award value provided. Respondents should note that the TDCJ may extend any resulting contract up to three months at its sole discretion and reserves the right to terminate for convenience on 30 calendar days' written notice without penalty or additional amounts due. All purchases are exempt from sales and federal excise taxes, and the contract shall be governed by Texas law with venue in Travis County, Texas.