Texas DIR/ESBD #304T-27-740A1

Texas statewide solicitation for ice machines and high-capacity ice bins

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is seeking bids for statewide delivery of ice machines and high-capacity ice bins. - Government buyer: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Statewide Procurement Division (SPD). Major customer agencies include the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Workforce Commission, Health and Human Services Commission, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. - Highlighted OEMs: Kloppenberg, MGR, and Vogt. Referenced models are accepted as examples; equal products are permitted. - Products and quantities: - 12 double-upright ice bins, one each in capacities from 2,700 to 5,900 pounds, with and without a prison/security package. - 11 Vogt HES40 ice machines rated at a minimum of 3,600 pounds per day. - 2 Vogt HFO3 ice machines rated at a minimum of 6,000 pounds per day. - Notable requirements: Statewide delivery is required. Ice machines and bins require manufacturer-certified start-up and customer instruction. The certified representative must hold a current Texas Class A Refrigeration State License and valid EPA Type I and II Refrigerant Recovery Certification. Bidders must provide manufacturer price information and descriptive literature and identify an authorized warranty service provider. Dock delivery and warranty service are also specified. - Estimated opportunity value: $4 million.

Description

The Statewide Procurement Division, a division of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, requests sealed responses for ice machines and bins. The procurement includes ice bins with various capacities and ice-making machines, with referenced brands/models or equal products listed in the solicitation materials. Major customers include the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Workforce Commission, Health and Human Services Commission, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The estimated value is $4,000,000, and responses are due November 3, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Central Time.

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