Plumbing Parts for Ellis Unit

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is soliciting bids under Invitation for Bids IW268968 to establish a purchase order for plumbing parts for the Ellis Unit in Huntsville, Texas, with bids due November 5, 2026. The solicitation indicates a preference for goods produced or offered by Texas bidders meeting criteria in 34 TAC Rule 20.306.

Responses must be submitted electronically through the Euna Procurement (Bonfire) portal at tdcj.bonfirehub.com, and vendors must register to access it. Respondents should allow at least one business day to upload large files. Questions on specifications must be submitted through the electronic bid system by the dates in the solicitation, and amendments will be issued through that system. The TDCJ procurement contact is Donna Bussey at donna.bussey@tdcj.texas.gov. Responses remain firm for 30 days from the due date.

The TDCJ will evaluate responses on price, respondent performance history, quality, specification conformance, and other best-value factors. It may award on low line-item response, low total of line-items, or any combination serving the state's best interest, and may extend a resulting contract up to three months at its sole discretion. Pricing must be quoted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and allowed unless otherwise stated. Respondents must hold a Texas Identification Number and a Federal Employer Identification Number before award. Terms reference net 30 payment with cash discount options, and invoices route to TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville. The contract is terminable without penalty for non-appropriation of funds, and the TDCJ may terminate for convenience on 30 days' written notice. Respondents must complete certifications covering E-Verify, antitrust, suspension and debarment, child support, human trafficking, and foreign adversary restrictions.