Water Heaters for Hughes Unit

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requesting bids to establish a purchase order for water heaters for Hughes Unit in Gatesville, Texas under a re-solicitation IFB, with bids due August 14, 2026. Texas Administrative Code Rule 20.306 preferences apply, prioritizing bidders who are service-disabled veterans; offer agriculture products, recycled or remanufactured materials, or energy-efficient products produced in Texas; or are located in economically depressed or blighted areas.

All electrical items must meet OSHA standards and bear appropriate listings from Underwriters Laboratory (UL), Factory Mutual Resource Corporation (FMRC), or National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). Delivery shall be quoted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and allowed unless otherwise stated. Respondents must obtain a Texas Identification Number (T.I.N.S.) and Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) prior to contract award.

Award will be made on the basis of low line-item response, low total of line-items, or any combination serving the best interest of the State, with evaluation factors including price, vendor performance history, quality, and conformance to specifications. Response prices must remain firm for thirty days from the response due date. Payment is due within 30 days of delivery. The TDCJ will furnish Tax Exemption Certificates for State of Texas purchases, exempting respondents from State Sales Tax and Federal Excise Tax.