IW245324 - Atlas Copco Air Compressor Parts

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is soliciting bids for Bid No. IW245324 through a cooperative purchasing agreement administered by Texas Education Service Center Region 4 (ESC 4). This indefinite quantity, indefinite delivery contract seeks qualified vendors to provide goods and services to ESC 4 and its participating members, which include school districts and other educational institutions throughout Texas. The solicitation specifically addresses equipment procurement, with Amendment No. 1 clarifying specifications for an air compressor (serial number AIF103802) in response to bidder inquiries. Vendors must submit proposals that include pricing structures, discounts, and terms subject to ESC 4 approval and cooperative purchasing standards compliance. The contract features a multi-year structure with an initial term and potential renewal options to be determined through the vendor proposal process. All bids must be submitted by March 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with bidders required to acknowledge receipt of Amendment No. 1 in their bid submissions to remain eligible for consideration. Bidders are obligated to register their contact information with contract specialist Cameron Bittick (CTCD) to ensure receipt of all solicitation amendments and modifications posted on the Electronic State Business Daily.

Bidders must comply with extensive state and federal requirements, including E-Verify compliance for all employees and subcontractors, proof of non-suspension and non-debarment status, certifications regarding antitrust law compliance, and child support obligations. Vendors must obtain both a Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer Identification Number prior to contract award and must submit ownership information for entities with 25 percent or greater ownership stakes. The solicitation may include set-asides for small businesses, minority-owned businesses, or women-owned businesses depending on the specific category of goods or services being procured. Bidders must comply with boycott restrictions affecting Israel, Iran, Sudan, and certain energy companies, and are prohibited from discriminating based on firearm entity status or COVID-19 vaccination requirements. The contract is contingent upon legislative appropriation of funds, with TDCJ retaining the right to terminate if insufficient appropriations occur in subsequent fiscal years; the contract may be extended up to three additional months at TDCJ's sole discretion. Bid prices must remain firm for 30 days from the bid opening date, and payment terms require settlement within 30 calendar days after the later of invoice receipt, goods receipt, or service completion. No specific award value or budget range is detailed in the available solicitation documents.