TDCJ Chasefield Unit- 38 A/C Units and Parts.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is seeking bids for a procurement of 38 PTAC Zonaire Premier air conditioning units and corresponding accessory power cords for the Chase Field Unit Maintenance facility in Beeville, TX. Specifically, the solicitation (Bid Number IW220437) requires 38 units of 15,000 BTU cooling PTAC with 5.0 KW electric heat and 38 matching accessory power cords for 2.5 KW electric heat. Bids must be submitted electronically to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV (with a 10 MB attachment limit) or via hard copy, with pricing structured as F.O.B. destination, prepaid and allowed. The bid opening is scheduled for June 24, 2025 at 3 P.M., with a deadline for submitting questions set for June 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM (CST). Evaluation criteria will likely include compliance with state statutes, vendor eligibility documentation, and considerations of pricing, vendor performance history, and overall value proposition.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with Texas state purchasing regulations, provide mandatory certifications including E-Verify system compliance and anti-boycott declarations, and acknowledge that contract payments may be applied towards eliminating state debt. While no specific budget range is detailed, the procurement involves 38 air conditioning units and power cords, suggesting a moderate-scale equipment acquisition. Vendors must also adhere to security protocols for deliveries to correctional facilities and understand that contract funding is contingent upon legislative appropriations, with TDCJ reserving the right to terminate contracts if sufficient funds are unavailable. The standard terms and conditions, revised on 03/07/2023, outline comprehensive guidelines for potential vendors, including submission requirements, payment terms, and various state-mandated certifications.