TDCJ-Cole Unit

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is requesting bids for ice machines for the Cole Unit under Bid No. 696-6-IW261567-IW261571-IW259084, with bids due August 14, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Amendment No. 1, issued August 4, 2026, clarifies that vendor installation is not required; only start-up, inspection, and training performed by a certified manufacturer technician are included in the bid.

The scope requires an air-cooled ice machine equivalent to or approved as a Vogt HES-40S with minimum daily ice production capacity of 4,000 pounds and cylinder tube ice capability. The machine must feature a high-ambient remote condenser mounted on the roof or above machine height, with installation manuals included in the vendor package price. TDCJ has existing ice storage bins on-site (41" W x 27.5" D) and existing electrical service (208–230V, three phase, 60 Hz) adequate for the specified equipment. A previously listed alternate manufacturer (Hoshizaki KM-edge-400 or 450) has been removed as it does not meet capacity requirements. TDCJ facilities and maintenance staff will handle equipment removal, demolition, rigging, unloading, installation, and plumbing modifications; vendors are not responsible for these tasks.

The servicing dealer performing warranty work must hold a Texas HVACR Class A license. Vendors are required to provide factory start-up, inspection, and training services as part of their bid and must acknowledge receipt of Amendment No. 1 and incorporate all specified changes into their bids. All submissions must be completed electronically through the TDCJ Procurement Portal (Bonfire). The procurement contact is Emili Talasek at Emili.Talasek@tdcj.texas.gov. All amendments, questions and answers, and changes are posted on the procurement portal.