TDCJ - Air pollution control services.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is seeking air pollution control services through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) with Bid Number IM225207, targeting services for TDCJ Region I Maintenance in Huntsville, Texas. The procurement encompasses daily rate services, overtime rate services, qualitative respirator fit test rates, and sample rate transmission services, with specific quantities including 200 days of base services, 50 hours of overtime, 39 qualitative respirator fit tests, and 39 sample rate transmissions. Vendors must provide asbestos air monitoring services, collecting and analyzing samples using Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) in compliance with Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules. Required qualifications include current Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) licensure as an Asbestos Consultant, Asbestos Laboratory, and Asbestos Project Manager/Air Monitoring Technician. The solicitation requires extensive security protocols, including background checks and strict facility access rules. Bids are due on August 12, 2025, at 3 P.M., with electronic submission preferred to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, subject to a 10 MB attachment limit and specific formatting requirements.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation includes robust vendor performance requirements and compliance provisions. Vendors must meet substantial insurance requirements, including $1,001,000.00 in liability coverage, $500,000.00 in auto coverage, and statutory worker's compensation insurance. The contract term is scheduled from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, with TDCJ reserving the right to increase, decrease, change, or cancel orders via purchase order change notice. No guaranteed minimum or maximum order quantities are specified. Vendors must comply with Texas Government Code provisions, including vendor tracking systems and reporting requirements. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with state ethics laws, anti-boycott provisions, and various governmental code sections. While a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive requirements suggest a significant and detailed contract opportunity focused on environmental monitoring and compliance services for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.