ESBD_383115_1731959124900_IW202676.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the procurement of plasticuff ties. The solicitation (IW202676) seeks 24 cases of heavy-duty nylon handcuff ties with smooth inside surface and rounded edges, featuring the "Strength Barb System" manufactured by Safariland (part #SAP-8210-1-10B). The ties must be 22" long, 1.2" wide with 300-pound tensile strength, packaged 1000 per case. The bid opening is scheduled for December 6, 2024 at 3 P.M., with bids due by that date. Questions are due by November 22, 2024 at 9:00 AM (CST), with amendments anticipated to be posted by November 26, 2024. Delivery is to the TDCJ-ID Security Operations Warehouse in Huntsville, TX.

The IFB requires bidders to quote freight F.O.B. destination prepaid and allowed, with any additional freight/delivery charges not to exceed a specified amount that must be stated by the bidder. Electronic submission is preferred via BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV, with a 10 MB limit per email. Hard copy submissions are accepted as an alternative, requiring one original signed paper copy. The solicitation does not specify any set-asides or predetermined budget amounts. Bidders must comply with various state requirements including certification that they are not listed on federal terrorism watch lists and are eligible to conduct business with the state of Texas.