Oven

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is seeking bids to establish a purchase order for the procurement of a convection gas oven. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) provides detailed specifications for the required oven, including the estimated quantity of 1 unit. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and the term will be for one year with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. Pricing requirements include firm, fixed unit pricing for the oven, as well as any applicable freight, delivery, and installation costs. The bid response deadline is 1:30 PM CT on June 6, 2023, and the award date is anticipated to be June 30, 2023.

The contract opportunity is not set aside for any specific business classification, and there is no incumbent information provided. The funding for this procurement will come from TDCJ's operating budget, but the exact amount is not specified. Bidders must comply with all applicable state laws, regulations, and TDCJ policies, including provisions related to anti-trust laws, child support obligations, and state contracting rules. The state reserves the right to make the award based on low line item, low total, or a combination that best serves the state's interests.