Water Supply Back Flow Preventers

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued a solicitation with a response due date of May 20, 2026, requiring all submissions to be time-stamped at the designated office by the exact deadline. While the specific goods or services being procured are not detailed in the available documentation, respondents must comply with all applicable Texas purchasing rules, regulations, and statutes, as well as the mandatory Standard Terms and Conditions established for the TDCJ Purchasing program. All responses must be submitted on the designated form and remain firm for TDCJ acceptance for thirty days from the response due date. Delivery is required F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid unless otherwise specified, and respondents must indicate the number of calendar days required for delivery under normal conditions, with fourteen calendar days as the default if not stated. All electrical items must meet OSHA standards and bear appropriate listings from UL, FMRC, or NEMA. The TDCJ reserves the right to make awards based on low line-item pricing, low total line-items, or any combination serving the state's best interests. All communications and technical questions must be directed in writing to the designated purchaser, and respondents are prohibited from contacting user department personnel directly.

This solicitation includes an Economically Disadvantaged Small Business (ESBD) set-aside, as evidenced by the ESBD certification documentation provided, which qualifies certified businesses for designated procurement opportunities with the State of Texas. Interested bidders must submit their name, address, fax number, and email address to the designated TDCJ contact person to ensure receipt of any solicitation amendments, which will be posted on the Electronic State Business Daily. Bidders are responsible for monitoring this platform and confirming receipt of all amendments prior to the closing date. Respondents must provide a Texas Identification Number (T.I.N.S.) and Federal Employer Identification Number prior to contract award. The contract is not exclusive, and the TDCJ makes no guarantees regarding the quantity or dollar amount of products procured. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the available documentation, and all goods are subject to inspection and testing by authorized TDCJ personnel, with vendors bearing all costs if products fail to meet specifications.