Stop Inspection and Eddy Current Testing - Smith Unit

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requesting bids for stop inspection and Eddy Current testing services on multiple chillers at the Smith Unit, with bids due September 24, 2026.

The scope comprises stop inspection and Eddy Current testing on chillers at a single TDCJ facility. Specific technical requirements, testing protocols, and acceptance criteria are not legible in the attached bidding documents provided.

Response prices must remain firm for 30 days from the due date, with delivery quoted F.O.B. destination freight prepaid unless otherwise stated. Vendors bear all inspection and testing costs if products or services fail to meet specifications. Pricing submitted to TDCJ must be at least as favorable as that offered to any previous client for similar services. Award decisions may be based on low line-item response, low total of line items, or other combinations serving the State's best interests.

All vendors must comply with Texas purchasing rules and statutes, including E-Verify utilization, suspension and debarment certifications, human trafficking prohibitions, child support obligation affirmations, and the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act. Vendors must obtain a Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer Identification Number prior to award. All electrical items must meet OSHA standards and bear appropriate UL, FMRC, or NEMA listings. Responses must be submitted on the prescribed form with unit pricing, time-stamped at the designated TDCJ office by the deadline, and signed by an authorized representative. The contract is exempt from state sales tax and federal excise tax. TDCJ retains the right to reject any and all items and to terminate for convenience on 30 days' written notice or for non-appropriation of funds.

No contract value, incumbent contractor, or detailed evaluation criteria are specified in the source materials.