ESBD_384456_1733866905163_IW200324.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for Beta IV Test Books. The solicitation seeks to establish a Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) for 850 packages of Beta IV Testing Books (25 books per package) manufactured by Pearson with ISBN 0158008561. The bid opening is scheduled for December 30, 2024, at 3 P.M., with a question deadline of December 3, 2024. The contract term runs from award through August 31, 2025, with three optional one-year renewal periods possible through August 31, 2028. Delivery is required to the TDCJ Classification and Records Supply Office in Huntsville, TX.

The IFB requests F.O.B. destination pricing with prepaid and allowed freight terms. Bidders must note any additional freight charges not to exceed a specified amount, or TDCJ will assume freight is included in the item price. The procurement follows section 2155.067 of the Texas Government Code, considering only bids conforming exactly to specifications and proposing the specified brand name and model numbers. Electronic submission is preferred via email to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV, though hard copy submissions are accepted. No faxed bids will be accepted. The solicitation includes specific security requirements for deliveries to correctional facilities and strict protocols regarding contractor staff interaction with inmates.