ESBD_384456_1733866905163_IW200324.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for establishing a Blanket Purchase Order for Beta IV Test Books. The solicitation seeks 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 questions due by December 3, 2024. The contract term runs from award through August 31, 2025, with three one-year renewal options possible through August 31, 2028. Electronic submissions are preferred via email to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV, though hard copy submissions are accepted at the TDCJ office in Huntsville. Faxed bids will not be accepted.

Bidders must quote F.O.B. destination pricing with prepaid and allowed freight terms. Delivery is required to the TDCJ Classification and Records Supply Office at 861 I.H. 45 North, Dock D, Huntsville, TX 77320. Strict security requirements apply for deliveries to correctional facilities, including mandatory security escorts, vehicle inspections, and restrictions on contraband items. The document outlines specific contractor requirements regarding facility access, staff conduct, and interaction with inmates. No specific set-asides or pricing preferences are indicated in the solicitation. All bids must conform exactly to the specified manufacturer and model numbers as outlined in section 2155.067 of the Texas Government Code.