Rental of 340-ton Chiller

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is seeking bids for the rental of a 340-ton air-cooled chiller and associated equipment for the TDCJ Scott Unit located in Richmond, Texas. The rental period is from December 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025, with a service commencement date of December 1, 2024. Respondents must provide pricing for the rental of one 340-ton air-cooled chiller, a minimum of 200-foot hose, and six pigtails/wires. The bid schedule also requires pricing for delivery and installation, as well as pick-up and dismantle fees. Respondents must provide the replacement cost of the 340-ton chiller and 200-foot hose. The solicitation includes Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) requirements, with established statewide HUB goals ranging from 11.2% to 32.9% depending on the service category. Respondents must submit a completed HUB Subcontracting Plan and demonstrate good faith efforts to subcontract a portion of the work to certified HUB vendors. The deadline for receipt of responses is November 12, 2024 at 3:00 PM CST.

The TDCJ will not provide any information on incumbent vendors, current contract values, or available budget for this procurement. Interested bidders must provide their contact information to the TDCJ to ensure they receive any amendments to the solicitation. The TDCJ reserves the right to audit respondents and requires compliance with various state and federal laws and regulations, including those related to child support obligations, suspension and debarment, human trafficking, cybersecurity training, and the use of artificial intelligence.