TDCJ-Vance Unit

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is soliciting bids for nine wall-mounted HVAC units and associated accessories for the Jester III Unit Maintenance facility under Bid No. IW258353, with bids due August 21, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Amendment No. 1 was posted August 6, 2026 and must be acknowledged by bidders for their responses to be evaluated.

The scope is equipment supply and delivery only; installation, electrical work, ductwork modifications, refrigerant work, commissioning, and disposal are excluded. The primary specification is the Bard model W42AF-C00XXXXXJ unit (42 inches width × 26 inches depth × 93 inches height) with a 2-inch disposable filter, standard beige cabinet, and coated indoor evaporator and outdoor condenser coils with standard controls. Accessories include grilles, sleeves, thermostats, and electric heater packages. Any 30×10 steel supply grille is acceptable. Alternate equipment manufacturers may be considered if they meet cooling capacity and electrical service requirements and are compatible with the existing wall sleeve design; split-system units are not acceptable. Bidders are responsible for equipment offloading without assistance.

All solicitation documents, amendments, and Q&A are posted on the TDCJ Procurement Portal at https://tdcj.bonfirehub.com. Prospective vendors must register through the Euna Procurement website to submit responses electronically. No responses are accepted after the bid opening date and time. Technical support for portal issues is available at support.bonfire@eunasolutions.com. The primary TDCJ procurement contact is Emili Talasek, Emili.Talasek@tdcj.texas.gov.