Plumbing Parts for repairs

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for plumbing parts to be used at the Ferguson - Unit Maintenance facility in Midway, Texas. The procurement seeks 4,600 total units of specific plumbing components, including 2,000 Sloan A-19-AC White Relief Valves, 2,000 Sloan A-15-A Disc valves, 600 Sloan Regal 1 Water Closet Urinal Diaphragm Guide Assemblies, and 2,000 Zurn Chemical-Resistant Diaphragm Flush Valves. The bid opening is scheduled for October 1, 2025, at 3 P.M., with electronic bid submissions preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, subject to a 10 MB attachment limit. Vendors must provide detailed product specifications and comply with state and federal regulations, including specific formatting requirements and signed documentation. The solicitation requires strict adherence to technical specifications, with vendors expected to meet comprehensive product performance and quality standards.

The procurement includes specific provisions for Texas-based businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and historically underutilized businesses (HUBs), indicating potential set-aside or preference opportunities for these vendor categories. The contract is funded through state appropriations, with potential funding availability contingent on legislative budgeting processes. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple plumbing components suggesting a moderate-value contract. Vendors must be prepared to demonstrate compliance with various state procurement regulations, including potential requirements related to conflict of interest disclosures and business certifications. The TDCJ emphasizes that bidders are responsible for proactively obtaining and reviewing all solicitation amendments by submitting their contact information to ensure they receive updates through the Electronic State Business Daily.