TDCJ Segovia Fire Hydrants:

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of water infrastructure components for the Segovia Unit Maintenance in Edinburg, TX. The specific procurement involves five units of a Super Centurion Red Assembled Fire Hydrant, including mechanical joint accessories and plastic pressure pipes. The solicitation, identified by number 1M22728-A, is scheduled to open on September 18, 2025, at 3 P.M., with electronic submission preferred via bids@tdcj.texas.gov. Bidders must comply with strict security protocols for deliveries to correctional facilities, including staff background checks and vehicle inspections. The bid requires vendors to certify they are not listed on federal terrorism watch lists and agree that payments may be applied to outstanding state debts. Evaluation criteria include compliance with state and federal regulations, pricing, and ability to meet specific technical requirements for fire hydrant infrastructure.

The procurement includes provisions for historically underutilized businesses (HUB), suggesting potential set-aside opportunities for qualifying vendors. Bidders must submit complete contact information to ensure receipt of potential amendments, which will be posted on the Electronic State Business Daily. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with various state ethical and legal standards, including conflict of interest disclosures and specific certification requirements. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for five fire hydrant units with associated infrastructure components. Vendors must provide detailed business information, including ownership structure, and comply with social security number requirements for individual bidders. The contract is subject to legislative appropriations, with payments to be made within thirty calendar days after invoice receipt. TDCJ reserves the right to reject any bid and terminate contracts that do not meet their stringent requirements.