Refrigerant R404A

The State of Texas, through the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, is soliciting bids for a 3-year contract with two 1-year renewal options to provide Refrigerant R404A products and related services. The scope of work includes detailed requirements for the provision of these refrigerant products, with responses due by October 22, 2024. A bidder's conference will be held on October 20, 2024, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on evaluation criteria such as pricing terms, compliance with small business and Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) set-aside requirements, and the qualifications and experience of the bidder. The total estimated contract value over the 5-year term is $14.2 million, with funding provided through a combination of state and federal sources.

The solicitation includes set-aside requirements for small businesses and HUBs. The current incumbent contractor and their pricing information are provided in the documents. An amendment to the solicitation addresses a question regarding the specified product size, indicating that 24lb is acceptable in place of the original 25lb requirement. The contract seeks to leverage existing infrastructure and technology, and the successful bidder will be required to integrate with any necessary systems or platforms.