Gist State Jail - HVAC Replacement

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is soliciting bids to replace existing HVAC systems in inmate housing at Gist State Jail in Beaumont, Texas, with 13 new 30-ton package units that integrate gas-powered furnaces and air conditioning. The solicitation, numbered 696-FD-26-P001, was posted on May 28, 2026, with a response deadline of January 6, 2026, and is being managed entirely through the TDCJ Procurement Portal, where all documents, amendments, and submissions must be accessed and completed electronically. Four amendments—A-001 through A-004—have been issued to provide clarifications and procedural updates, and each must be signed and submitted with proposals. The project is scoped specifically to inmate housing areas, with no details provided on performance metrics, energy efficiency standards, inspection criteria, or commissioning requirements beyond the installation of the units. The contracting office is under the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, with Tammy Warwick identified as the primary procurement contact, and all communications and submissions must go through the designated portal. No contract value, pricing data, or payment details are available, and no specific contract type, evaluation factors, or special requirements such as security clearances or key personnel qualifications are disclosed in the provided information. While the place of performance is clearly defined as Gist State Jail in Beaumont, Texas, the period of performance, delivery schedule, FOB terms, and detailed inspection and acceptance procedures remain unspecified. All required representations, certifications, and documentation from offerors must be completed and submitted electronically via the portal, and no physical submissions are accepted.