Transformer Rental

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is soliciting bids for the rental of a 2000 KVA transformer with specific technical requirements. The procurement involves a transformer with a 12460 delta/480 wye configuration, including 50' medium voltage cable and 100 amp low voltage cable, to be delivered and installed at the TDCJ Pack Unit Maintenance facility located at 2400 Wallace Pack Road in Navasota, TX. The rental period is scheduled from December 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, with strict installation requirements mandating complete setup within four hours and subsequent project area clean-up. Vendors must submit bids electronically to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV by 3:00 PM on November 26, 2024, with a question submission deadline of November 15, 2024, at 12:00 PM CST. Bidders are required to maintain minimum insurance coverage of $1,000,000 for liability, $500,000 for auto, and statutory worker's compensation, and must be prepared to complete a background check questionnaire for employees working on TDCJ premises.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or preferences for disadvantaged enterprises. Remanufactured transformer units are acceptable, and all pricing must be F.O.B. destination prepaid and include installation costs. Amendment No. 1 clarified that TDCJ will handle the installation and provide a crane or high-capacity forklift for offloading the transformer, which weighs over 20,000 lbs. Technical specifications include amperage requirements of 92 amps on the 12460 Delta side and 2400 amps on the 480V side, with lugged connections. Cables are mandatory for bid consideration, and submissions without cables will be rejected. The solicitation does not disclose an estimated contract value or identify an incumbent vendor. Successful bidders must ensure all employees working at the facility comply with TDCJ security procedures and complete necessary background checks.