IW228386

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is seeking bids for the purchase and installation of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) battery backup system under solicitation number IW228386, with responses due by May 11, 2026. The contract is open to all qualified respondents and does not specify a set-aside for small or socioeconomically disadvantaged businesses, nor does it require submission of a UEI or CAGE code; instead, bidders must provide their Texas ID Number and Federal Employer Identification Number. Performance is to occur at TDCJ facilities across the state, with delivery required within 14 calendar days if no specific schedule is indicated. The procurement is contingent upon available state funding, and payment will be processed through the Accounts Payable office in Huntsville, Texas, with invoices referencing the purchase order number and submitted manually. Each shipment must be fully labeled with the purchase order number and, if samples are provided, must include the respondent’s name and address along with the solicitation number. Items must be new, unused, and comply with OSHA standards, UL, FMRC, and NEMA listings for electrical equipment. The State retains full ownership of all data, documents, and software developed under the contract, and contractors must ensure all equipment with hard drives supports secure erasure in accordance with Texas administrative rules. Contractors must certify they are not listed on prohibited vendor lists, comply with federal and state equal employment opportunity and immigration laws, and disclose any affiliations with foreign adversaries or entities boycotting Israel. Additionally, the use of artificial intelligence in contract performance requires prior disclosure and approval, and contractors must submit a Certificate of Interested Parties and disclose any former TDCJ employees hired within the past two years. All deliveries and installations are subject to inspection and acceptance by TDCJ at the point of delivery or origin, and failure to meet specifications may result in rejection or revocation of acceptance. The award will be based on a best-value trade-off considering price, past performance, conformance to requirements, and other factors deemed in the State’s interest, not solely on lowest price. Contractors must also provide a disaster recovery plan upon request, affirm compliance with cybersecurity training and data security statutes, and agree to termination without notice for material misrepresentation or violation of certifications. No FOB terms, barcoding standards, or military packaging specifications are outlined, and no formal attachment list or detailed technical specifications are provided beyond the general scope of UPS installation.