fy_26_gid_venthoods

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department is soliciting bids to install two commercial 48-inch Vent-a-Hoods above two residential 30-inch stove/ranges in a classroom at the Giddings State Juvenile Correctional Facility, with a solicitation number of fy_26_gid_venthoods and a NAICS code of 238220. The installation must include fire suppression systems with manual pull activation that automatically shut off power to the stoves upon activation and integrate with the facility’s existing fire alarm system. Each unit must feature at least one internal light, makeup air capability, and be vented directly through a concrete CMU block wall. The contractor is responsible for running electrical wiring from the breaker panel to the units, ensuring all electrical work complies with the National Electrical Code and applicable state and local codes. Systems must be tested, balanced, and fully operational upon completion. All work must be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner, adhering to Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards and Texas state regulations, with a strict requirement that time is of the essence and performance deadlines be strictly met. Bids must be submitted electronically by the deadline of June 25, 2026, and must include a signed page, complete product descriptions, and meet FOB destination, freight prepaid terms with prices firm for at least 120 days. Award will be made based on the best value standard under Texas Government Code §2155.074, considering total line-item costs, individual line-item pricing, or any combination deemed to serve the state’s best interests, without evaluating early payment discounts or offer terms. The State reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and make awards based on low pricing or other considerations. The successful vendor must hold a valid Federal Employer Identification Number, provide insurance certificates naming TJJD as certificate holder including workers’ compensation and general liability coverage, indemnify TJJD for any insurance-related liabilities, and comply with all federal and state laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Immigration and Nationality Act, Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, and prohibitions against human trafficking and terrorism-related vendor lists. The respondent must disclose any artificial intelligence systems used in fulfilling the contract and certify eligibility by confirming no debarment or suspension by any government entity, no conflict of interest, no discrimination against firearm entities, and compliance with child support obligations and public information laws. Bids must be submitted via email with the requisition number and bid opening date in the subject line, and