Vacuum Filler

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is soliciting bids for a Vacuum Filler with Loader through Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number 2M210597, specifically targeting equipment for the Neal Unit Beef Processing Plant in Amarillo, TX. The procurement seeks one vacuum filler with precise technical specifications, including a filling capacity of 19.84LB - 22.064LBS, filling pressure of 25-40 MAX BAR, and a portioning speed of 700 PCS/MIN. Approved manufacturers for the equipment include RISCO (Manufacturer #R5505) and Maschinenfabrik (Manufacturer #VR840). The bid opening is scheduled for May 9, 2025, at 3 P.M., with electronic submissions preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov. Bidders must provide unit pricing, conform to technical requirements, and ensure the vendor is responsible for offloading equipment at the delivery site. Bid prices must remain firm for 30 days from the bid opening date, with F.O.B. destination pricing.

The solicitation includes potential preferences for Texas resident service-disabled veterans and other specified Texas bidder categories. Bidders are required to submit their contact information (name, address, fax number, and email) to ensure receipt of any solicitation amendments, which will be posted on the Electronic State Business Daily. Vendors must proactively confirm receipt of all amendments prior to the closing date, with communication possible via facsimile or email. While no specific budget range is detailed in the documents, the procurement is focused on a specialized piece of industrial equipment for food processing. The contract appears to be a direct purchase with no explicit set-aside designations beyond the potential preference for Texas-based vendors, particularly those owned by service-disabled veterans. Submission guidelines emphasize electronic responses with a recommended attachment limit of 10 MB per email, providing flexibility for potential bidders while maintaining efficient communication protocols.