TDCJ - Mechler Unit - Procurement of 15 Ton HVAC Unit
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Solicitation IW253061·Texas ESBD
- Posted
- June 30, 2026
- Due
- July 24, 2026
Sam's plain-English summary
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is seeking bids to supply and install a 15-ton HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) unit at the Mechler Unit facility. The deadline to submit your bid is July 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time—this is a standard government timeline, not unusually rushed. The solicitation provides no details about bonding or insurance requirements, so you'll need to contact TDCJ directly to confirm what's needed before bidding. Common reasons bids get rejected include: submitting after the deadline, failing to meet bonding/insurance requirements if they exist, not following the specific format or submission instructions, lacking relevant experience with similar HVAC projects, and providing incomplete pricing information. You likely qualify if: Your business is a licensed HVAC contractor or supplier with experience installing commercial-grade heating and cooling systems, particularly 15-ton units in institutional or industrial settings. You have the capacity to work with government agencies, can obtain any required bonding and insurance, and can commit to the project timeline.
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Scope
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is seeking bids to establish a purchase order for the procurement of a 15-ton HVAC unit (equipment only, no installation) for the Mechler Unit located in Tulia, TX. This is a straight equipment purchase — vendors supply the packaged HVAC unit; no construction or installation work is included in this solicitation.
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- Response deadline
- July 24, 2026
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