ESBD_377261_1727105182388_R5200870-IW195495.pdf

This document is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to establish a purchase order for the procurement of ginned cotton staple. The IFB outlines the specifications for the cotton staple, including the required quantities, and sets a bid submission deadline of November 19, 2021. A mandatory bidder's conference is scheduled for November 1, 2021, and the contract award is expected to be made on December 10, 2021. The contract term is for one year with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms.

The IFB provides detailed pricing information, including unit prices and extended pricing for the requested cotton staple. It also includes information on small business and minority-owned business set-asides, as well as the current incumbent supplier. Funding for this contract will come from the TDCJ's operating budget, though the specific amount is not disclosed.