Roll-in Ovens

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is requesting bids to establish a purchase order for the procurement of roll-in ovens. The required equipment includes a gas-fired, curved front, single rack oven with programmable digital controls, a self-contained steam system, and a prison package with tamper-resistant hardware. The scope of work includes providing and installing the requested equipment, furnishing all necessary equipment, setting up and starting up the equipment, ensuring it is functioning per the manufacturer's standards, and providing a minimum of 8 hours of training for up to 10 TDCJ personnel. The bid opening date is June 28, 2024, and the deadline for all questions is June 17, 2024. The equipment is to be delivered to the TDCJ Sanchez State Jail Supply in El Paso, TX. The IFB provides detailed specifications for the required roll-in oven and associated rack, including model numbers and required features.

The solicitation is open to all bidders, and the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent or contractor is not identified, and the IFB does not specify an existing budget range or award value. However, the IFB outlines various requirements and restrictions for vendors and contractor personnel when performing services on TDCJ correctional facilities, such as security procedures, tool inventory controls, and prohibitions on contraband.