Procurement of Deaerator.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is currently requesting bids for the procurement of a replacement deaerator tank, including labor, installation, delivery/freight, training, manuals, and removal of old equipment. The contract opportunity covers multiple jurisdictions in Texas, including Walker County and several locations within the city of Houston. The bid requires the deaerator equipment to be new and unused, and to conform to all applicable safety standards. Pricing must be firm for 30 days and F.O.B. destination, with freight prepaid. The contract may be awarded based on low line item, low total, or a combination that serves the state's best interests. The contract may also be extended up to 3 months at the state's discretion.

The TDCJ has determined that subcontracting opportunities are probable under this contract, and all respondents must complete and submit a HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) with their bid response. The HSP outlines the required format and content for respondents to detail their subcontracting intentions, including the percentage of work they expect to subcontract to Texas certified Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs). Awarded contractors will be required to provide monthly compliance reports and obtain approval for any modifications to the HSP during the contract term. The pricing terms, set asides, incumbents, current environment, funding requirements and sources, and other salient information are not explicitly provided in the available documents.