Telehandlers

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is soliciting bids for two material handling, lifting, and loading equipment units, specifically telehandlers, under Bid Number TM219229. The procurement targets electric, 36-80 volt, lead acid battery-powered forklifts with specific technical requirements including load capacity, operator orientation, mast dimensions, weight specifications, and operational parameters. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including one set of installation and operation manuals, electrical schematics, and parts manuals. The bid is scheduled for opening on June 05, 2025 at 3 P.M., with electronic submission preferred to bids@tdcj.texas.gov. Evaluation criteria will include pricing, bidder performance history, quality of goods, and conformance to specifications, with TDCJ reserving the right to award based on best value considerations. The commodity is classified under code 560-49, and bidders must comply with state regulations including E-Verify requirements and various ethical procurement standards.

The procurement includes a significant HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) subcontracting component, with a goal of 21.1% for commodities contracts. Respondents must submit a State of Texas HUB Subcontracting Plan with their bid response, detailing how they will meet or exceed the HUB goal by either subcontracting with Texas certified HUB vendors or performing the entire contract with their own resources. Contractors will be required to provide monthly compliance reports, seek approval for HSP modifications, and allow on-site reviews by the contracting agency. The contract will be subject to state funding availability, and potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate good faith efforts in meeting subcontracting objectives. Specific HUB program assistance is available through TDCJ representatives Jemelle Spivey, Grace Dominguez, and Yolanda Crawford, who can be contacted at HUB@tdcj.texas.gov for questions about the subcontracting plan. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves two equipment units with potentially significant investment in specialized material handling equipment.