Replace HVAC Package Units at the Cotulla Unit

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is seeking bids for the purchase and installation of new HVAC package units at the Cotulla Unit located in La Salle County, Texas. The scope of work requires the vendor to provide and install two 40-ton rooftop packaged HVAC units with side return and supply airflow, eight i-Wave C air purifiers, and two new thermostats. The vendor is also responsible for demolishing the existing 30-ton units and reconnecting the new units to the existing control, electric, and gas systems. The new HVAC units must meet specific technical and efficiency requirements. TDCJ personnel will be responsible for testing the existing electrical components. The vendor must provide a complete, functional HVAC system and comply with all relevant codes, standards, and manufacturer recommendations. The bid response deadline is August 9, 2024.

The TDCJ has determined that subcontracting opportunities are probable for this contract, and all bidders, including HUB-certified firms, must complete a HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) demonstrating their good faith effort to utilize Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs). The HSP outlines the HUB goals for different contract categories, such as 32.9% for special trade construction contracts. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and the TDCJ reserves the right to make an award based on the best value criteria, which may include price, past performance, quality, and other relevant factors. The pricing terms require bidders to provide unit prices for the HVAC package units, and the funding for the project will be provided by the state of Texas.