Procurement of Data Loggers.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is seeking to procure 550 Kestrel Drop wireless environmental data loggers through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) with bid number IW210184. The procurement requires data loggers with specific technical specifications, including ambient temperature measurement capabilities from -10-55C with 0.9F accuracy, relative humidity measurement of 10-90% with 2% accuracy, and Bluetooth connectivity up to 100 feet compatible with the Kestrel Link app. The devices must be waterproof (IP67 rated), shock resistant, and equipped with user-replaceable CR2032 batteries. Electronic bid submissions are preferred and should be sent to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV, with hard copy submissions also accepted. Key dates include a deadline for questions on February 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM (CST), with anticipated amendment postings on February 18, 2025, and a bid opening date of February 26, 2025 at 3 P.M. Delivery will be to the TDCJ Facilities Division at Two Financial Plaza, Suite 400 in Huntsville, TX 77340, with F.O.B. destination pricing and prepaid freight.

The solicitation includes preferences for Texas-based businesses and products, though these are not mandatory requirements. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid documents suggest a potential advantage for Texas-based vendors. The procurement does not specify an exact budget range or award value, but the requirement for 550 data loggers indicates a significant purchase. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technology infrastructure that might require integration. The bid appears to be open to standard commercial vendors capable of meeting the detailed technical specifications for the Kestrel Drop wireless environmental data loggers. Potential bidders should carefully review the technical requirements, particularly the environmental measurement capabilities, connectivity features, and durability specifications, to ensure full compliance with the TDCJ's procurement needs.