ESBD_383027_1731517593708_R5209840-IW201187.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for tapered broom handles. The solicitation (IW201187) requests bids for 10,000 tapered broom handles (Stock Number 140-21) to be delivered to the Ferguson Unit Mop and Broom Factory in Midway, TX. The broom handles must be free of knots, splinters, pitch, and imperfections, with rounded ends and moisture content not exceeding 15%. The measurements must be within tolerance of +/- 1/32" with a size of 15/16" x 54". The bid opening date is set for November 27, 2024 at 3 P.M., and bidders can submit electronically (preferred) or via hard copy to the TDCJ office in Huntsville, TX. Questions are due by November 18, 2024 at 12:00 PM (CST).

The pricing must be F.O.B. destination, prepaid and allowed, with bidders required to specify any additional freight/delivery charges. The IFB does not specify any set-asides or preferences, though it includes various certifications regarding Texas bidder status and preferences. Electronic submissions should be sent to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV with a 10 MB attachment limit per email. The document includes extensive terms and conditions regarding delivery to correctional facilities, security requirements, and contractor obligations, but does not specify contract duration or renewal options. No information about incumbents or funding sources is provided.