TDCJ-Halbert State Jail

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is soliciting bids on air-cooled ice machines for Halbert State Jail, with bids due August 14, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Amendment No. 1, posted August 6, clarifies specifications and addresses vendor questions.

The scope is a single ice machine equivalent to the Vogt HES-40S with minimum daily ice production capacity of 4,000 pounds, configured to produce cylinder tube ice only. The machine must include a high-ambient remote condenser mounted on the roof or above machine height on a stand. The facility has existing 208-230V, three-phase, 60 Hz electrical service, existing water supply and drain systems, and existing ice storage bins (41" W × 27.5" D); the vendor is not responsible for plumbing modifications, equipment offloading, or rigging. Vendor scope is limited to factory start-up, inspection, and training services performed by a certified manufacturer technician. The water pump must be included in the machine package, and security features such as tamper-proof screws are required. The Hoshizaki KM-edge alternative has been removed as unacceptable due to insufficient capacity.

The servicing dealer performing warranty work must hold a Texas HVACR class A license; the bidder may serve as its own servicing dealer without distance restrictions. Installation manuals must be provided by the vendor.

All bidders must acknowledge receipt of Amendment No. 1 with their bid submission, either by returning a signed copy or via email to authorized procurement staff. The government file references set-asides such as disadvantaged business enterprise or small business preferences within bid requirements, though specific programs and participation levels are not detailed in the amendment excerpts provided.