ESBD_383492_1732727964075_R5213172-IW202055.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 35,000 yards of clear vinyl material. The material specifications call for 10.5 oz minimum double coated institutional clear vinyl film with PVC reinforcement, 1000D x 1000D polyester 6x6 inserted warp knit, 16 MIL thickness, and specific antimicrobial finishes. Bids must be submitted by December 11, 2024, at 3 P.M., with questions due by December 3, 2024, at 12:00 PM (CST). Electronic submissions are preferred via BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV with a 10 MB attachment limit per email, though hard copy submissions are accepted. Delivery is required to the TDCJ Smith Unit Mattress Factory in Lamesa, TX.

The pricing terms are F.O.B. destination with prepaid and allowed freight charges. Bidders must specify if any additional freight charges will apply, with a blank amount line indicating no additional charges. The solicitation includes strict security requirements for deliveries to correctional facilities, including mandatory security escorts, vehicle searches, and contraband restrictions. No specific set-aside designations or budget ranges are mentioned in the document, and there are no disclosed incumbent vendor details. The contract requires compliance with state procurement regulations and includes provisions for payment application toward any state debts or delinquencies.