TDCJ - Gist Unit - Procurement of HVAC Package Installation

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requesting bids to establish a purchase order for procurement and installation of a 55-ton HVAC unit package at the Gist Unit in Beaumont, Texas, with bids due August 7, 2026.

The scope includes a complete HVAC unit package with installation, start-up services, and operator training for facility personnel. Bidders must comply with detailed technical specifications, installation standards, system testing and commissioning protocols, and performance requirements outlined in the procurement documents. The specification documents establish baseline equipment performance criteria, material standards, efficiency ratings, and installation methodologies; compliance is mandatory for bid acceptance.

Place of performance is Beaumont, Texas at the Gist Unit facility. All work must be performed in accordance with applicable Texas and federal regulations as well as industry standards for HVAC installation and safety.

The primary contact is Teria Godwin-Pierce, TDCJ, at (936) 437-3847 or Teria.Godwin-Pierce@tdcj.texas.gov. Bidders should contact the project manager to obtain complete procurement specifications and additional documentation required to prepare responsive proposals. The procurement documents include technical specifications, a scope of work, technical standards, and facility drawings; all are binding requirements for contract performance and will be incorporated into the final purchase order agreement.