Dual Temperature Metering Valve

This Invitation for Bids (IFB) is issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) as a competitive sealed bid procurement for goods or services to be delivered within a specified timeframe following contract award. The solicitation requires bidders to submit proposals in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in the invitation documents, with bids directed to the TDCJ Accounts Payable office at P.O. Box 4018, Huntsville, Texas 77342-4018. Firm pricing must remain valid for 30 days from the bid opening date, and bidders are required to provide their Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer Identification Number with all submissions. All electrical items must comply with OSHA standards and carry appropriate UL, FMRC, or NEMA listings. The State reserves the right to award based on low line item bids, low total bids, or any combination serving the State's interests, and may reject any or all bids at its sole discretion. Standard delivery is expected within 14 calendar days unless otherwise specified, with vendors required to provide written notice of any anticipated delays. While the specific commodity details and quantities are not fully visible in the provided documentation, the procurement framework indicates a formal competitive bidding process with detailed submission and performance requirements.

The solicitation includes preferences under 34 TAC Rule 20.306 for goods produced or offered by Texas-based bidders meeting specific ownership criteria, providing potential advantages to in-state vendors. All bidders must certify compliance with extensive statutory requirements, including suspension and debarment status, antitrust compliance, E-Verify system usage for all employees, child support obligations, hurricane relief contract prohibitions, and restrictions on contracting with certain foreign-owned entities and companies engaged in Iran, Sudan, or terrorist organization business. Additionally, bidders must verify non-discrimination against firearm entities and non-boycott of Israel and energy companies, along with compliance with accessibility standards under 1 TAC Chapter 213. The State is exempt from sales tax and excise tax, and vendors are prohibited from including these charges in their bids. Payment is made thirty calendar days after the later of invoice receipt, goods delivery, or service completion, with vendors required to establish direct deposit accounts with TDCJ's Accounts Payable Branch. All intellectual property rights in deliverables, reports, data, and work products created during contract performance become the exclusive property of the State of Texas. The specific award value and budget range are not disclosed in the available documentation.