Welding Machines

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for welding machines to be delivered to the Giddings State Juvenile Correctional Facility. The procurement seeks four units of Lincoln Electric Flextec 350X PowerConnect welding machines, each equipped with LF-74 wire feeders, complete with necessary leads, guns, cables, regulators, and electrode holders. The machines must support multiple welding processes including MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Cored, and Carbon Arc Gouging, with specific dimensional requirements of 17 inches (height) by 13 inches (width) by 24 inches (depth) and a net weight of 154 pounds. The bid opening is scheduled for December 9, 2025, at 8:00 AM, with electronic submissions accepted at deidre.hernandez@tjjd.texas.gov. All electrical items must comply with OSHA standards and bear appropriate listings from UL, FMRC, or NEMA, and bids must be time-stamped on or before the opening date and signed by an authorized representative.

The solicitation includes preferences for Texas bidders and businesses meeting specified criteria under 34 TAC Rule 20.306. The State reserves the right to award based on best value or any combination serving its interests and may reject any or all bid items. Successful respondents must provide proof of insurance and comply with federal and state tax requirements. Delivery is expected during normal working hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) with potential for liquidated damages of 2% per calendar day for performance failures. The contract incorporates standard State of Texas provisions, including payment within 30 days of receipt of goods and an undisputed invoice, compliance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act, and subject to audit by the Texas State Auditor's Office. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is for four specialized welding machines intended for educational or correctional facility use.