Submersible motor and submersible pump

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department has issued Invitation for Bids (IFB #IW204321) for specialized water system equipment to be delivered to the C.T. Terrell Unit Maintenance facility in Rosharon, Texas. The procurement specifically seeks two precise equipment items: a Franklin Electric 50HP submersible well motor (part #2366188125) with 3450RPM, 460V, 3-phase, 50/60Hz specifications, and a Grundfos 6" turbine submersible pump (part #52555DD-3AA) with 600 GPM capacity. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive technical specifications demonstrating exact compliance with equipment requirements, with freight to be quoted F.O.B. destination, prepaid and allowed. Key procurement dates include question submissions due by December 10, 2024, at 12:00 PM (CST), with agency responses posted by December 12, 2024, and final bids due on December 19, 2024, at 3:00 PM. Electronic submissions are preferred via BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV, though hard copy submissions are also acceptable. Bidders must provide detailed specification submittals showing compliance or variance with requirements, understanding that failure to do so may result in bid disqualification.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or place restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendor information or current contract details are provided in the documentation. The bid documents do not disclose an estimated budget, contract value, or specific funding sources for this procurement. While the solicitation includes precise technical specifications for the required equipment, it does not outline integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. The procurement appears to be a straightforward equipment replacement for the TDCJ's maintenance facility, focusing on obtaining specific motor and pump models with exact technical requirements. Potential bidders should carefully review the detailed specifications and ensure their proposed equipment matches the exact requirements outlined in the IFB to avoid potential disqualification.