Tube Heater Replacements

The Texas Military Department is soliciting competitive bids for the removal of three existing Detroit Radiant tube heaters (Model HL50-175N) and the installation of eight new Dayton Radiant tube heaters (Model 5VD63A), which will be supplied by the department, at the Field Maintenance Shop 16 located at 1012 Lake Crest Drive in Grand Prairie, Texas. The scope of work requires the contractor to disconnect and remove not only the old heaters but also their associated reflectors, vent pipes, flexible gas lines, and supports, replace the existing 1.25-inch gas piping with new two-inch piping, extend the 120-volt electrical circuit, and install eight new 60,000 BTUH/24-volt stepdown transformer control circuits. The contractor must also re-route thermostat wiring, restore utility services in compliance with local requirements, and ensure the site is left clean and the system fully operational. All labor, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation must be provided by the contractor under a firm fixed price arrangement, with pricing required to be submitted via the mandatory pricing schedule and including total cost of ownership factors such as installation, life cycle, and warranty provisions. The solicitation is an invitation for bid with a deadline of June 10, 2026, and is governed by Texas Government Code provisions, with award based on best value considering price, technical compliance, delivery timeline, probable performance, and other factors like economic impact and law compliance. The contract will be administered by Susannah Jones, with project oversight by Ryan Pierce and Brian Gary, and payment is subject to the Texas Prompt Payment Act, requiring electronic funds transfer via direct deposit after submission of itemized invoices with proper documentation. The contractor must comply with stringent insurance requirements including $1 million workers’ compensation, $1 million employer’s liability, and $2 million commercial general liability, adhere to OSHA, UL, and FMRC standards, and certify compliance with ADA, human trafficking prohibitions, foreign adversary restrictions under NDAA and Commerce Department lists, equal employment laws, and Texas Family and Government Codes regarding child support and financial participation. Failure to submit complete documentation, including the mandatory attachments for Texas ID, direct deposit, and insurance, or to meet any certification requirement, results in disqualification. The contract term is one year from award, with records retained for seven years, and all matters are governed by Texas law with venue fixed in Travis County.