Renovation of a detention facility in Dilley, Texas. Completed plans call for the renovation of a detention facility.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) will be re-soliciting proposals in the near future for the Install HVAC in J1-J5 for the Briscoe Unit in Dilley, Texas. The TDCJ will be seeking proposals to design and install new HVAC systems that will include chilled water cooling for buildings J1, J2, J3, J4 and J5 at the Briscoe Unit in Dilley, Texas. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is Requesting Proposals to design and install new HVAC systems that will include chilled water cooling for buildings J1, J2, J3, J4 and J5 at the Briscoe Unit in Dilley, Texas, as shown by Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. Four existing Heating and ventilation units (HVUs) and 4 supply fans to be replaced by Air handling units (AHUs) with chilled water coils providing cooling and gas heat to the inmate housing buildings J1, J2, J3 and J4. New AHUs to be connected to existing ductwork and re-use existing duct where possible. (6) Air rotation units with chilled water coils and gas heat to be added to building J5 to provide cooling to the inmate housing building. Chilled water to be provided by new Modular Central Utility Plant (CUP) on the exterior of the facility perimeter fence with water cooled chillers and cooling towers. Chilled water shall be ran below grade between the modular CUP. Plant to be 900 tons in the initial build with accommodations for future expansion to 1350 tons. All new equipment to be backed up on emergency generator power, including all equipment in modular CUP. Respondents are reminded that Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., CT, is the last day to submit questions for clarification to the Owner.