ESBD_383100_1731940394323_IW201645.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the purchase of metal parts. The solicitation requests bids for multiple items including angle iron (100 units), SCH 40 bare pipe (100 units), expanded metal (175 units), flat bar (194 units), cut off wheels (100 units), grinding wheels (100 units), and wedge anchors (500 units), all to be delivered to the TDCJ Garza West Unit Maintenance facility in Beeville, TX. Bids must be submitted electronically by December 2, 2024, at 3:00 PM, with questions due by November 21, 2024, at 12:00 PM (CST) and answers posted by November 25, 2024.

The solicitation requires F.O.B. destination pricing with freight prepaid and allowed. Preference is given to Texas bidders and products, including goods produced or offered by Texas resident service-disabled veterans and Texas agricultural products. Strict security requirements apply for deliveries to correctional facilities, including mandatory security escorts, vehicle searches, and prohibition of contraband items. Delivery staff must follow specific protocols regarding inmate interaction and facility access. The IFB does not specify a contract value or identify an incumbent vendor. Electronic submissions are preferred and should be sent to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV, with a 10 MB limit per email.