Provide and Install HVAC Unit

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is seeking bids for the provision and installation of a single 11-ton rooftop packaged HVAC unit at the Allred Unit in Iowa Park, Texas, under solicitation number IW244381. The procurement is an Invitation for Bids with a submission deadline of May 22, 2026, and is governed by the NAICS code 238220 for specialty trade contractors. The bid must include the manufacturer-specified Coleman Point Pro model KJ50S18G4BBRAD2E1 unit, along with all necessary materials, lifting and transporting equipment, curb adapters to fit existing mounting structures, electrical reconnection, a new exterior disconnect, and full startup witnessed by a factory-trained representative. Training for on-site personnel and the legal disposal of removed equipment are also mandatory. The vendor must comply with strict technical specifications, including minimum efficiency ratings of EER 10.5 and IEER 12.0, adherence to ANSI/ASHRAE 15, ASHRAE 62, UL 1995, and NFPA 90A standards, and installation of engraved, three-layer laminated plastic nameplates with specific letter sizing and stainless steel tags for critical components. All packaging and shipping elements must be removed without damaging the equipment, and products must be delivered in factory-fabricated protective containers with original manufacturer packaging where required. The contract requires full compliance with Texas state laws and procurement statutes, including adherence to the Texas Public Information Act, mandatory use of E-Verify for all personnel working in Texas or the United States, and certification of eligibility under multiple statutory provisions addressing boycotts of Israel, dealings with foreign terrorist organizations, foreign ownership restrictions concerning China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, and prohibitions against discrimination against firearm entities. Bidders must certify they are not suspended or debarred, have not violated child support obligations, and do not require COVID-19 vaccination documentation. A preliminary schedule of values must be submitted with the bid to qualify for progressive monthly payments, and the bid price must include all shipping, permits, and freight charges under F.O.B. destination terms. Contractors must obtain a payment bond equal to the bid amount if exceeding $25,000 and maintain comprehensive insurance covering liability for all claims arising from work performed. All personnel require security escorts while on TDCJ property and are strictly prohibited from interacting with inmates, with violations subject to disciplinary action under Personnel Directive PD