Procurement of Refrigerant

The state and local contract opportunity is a procurement solicitation issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for the acquisition of refrigerant R404A. The bid, numbered 1M216732, seeks 80 cylinders of 24-pound R404A refrigerant to be delivered to the TDCJ Facilities Central Warehouse in Huntsville, Texas. The bid is open to submission until May 6, 2025, at 3 P.M., with electronic bid submissions preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov and a 10 MB attachment limit. Bidders must provide responses in Microsoft Office format and comply with Texas procurement regulations, including Texas Bidder preferences and vendor identification requirements. Key qualifications include compliance with the E-Verify system, non-discrimination policies, and adherence to state ethics and procurement guidelines. The solicitation requires detailed unit pricing and specific delivery instructions for correctional facilities, with potential contract extensions up to three months at the state's discretion.

The contract opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Payment terms are structured to remit funds thirty calendar days after invoice receipt or goods delivery. The procurement spans multiple jurisdictions, including Van Zandt County and various Houston City locations, suggesting a potential multi-site delivery requirement. While the exact award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 80 cylinders of specialized refrigerant, indicating a moderate-value contract. The solicitation emphasizes vendor compliance with state procurement regulations and technical specifications, suggesting a competitive bidding process that prioritizes vendor qualifications, pricing, and ability to meet precise delivery and logistical requirements for correctional facility infrastructure.