ESBD_384463_1733936058778_R5216996-IW203906.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the procurement of fiberfill batting fabric. The solicitation requests 20,000 yards of RPM 200 fiberfill batting fabric with specific requirements including weight (5.4-6.6 ounce per square yard), bonded high loft non-woven construction, 1/4 inch thickness, and 80-100% compression recovery. Bids must be submitted by December 30, 2024 at 3 P.M., with a questions deadline of December 17, 2024 at 12:00 PM (CST). Delivery is to be made to the TDCJ Hughes Unit Garment Factory in Gatesville, TX.

The IFB specifies that freight charges must be included in the unit cost and not shown separately. Electronic submission is preferred via BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV, though hard copy submissions are accepted. The TDCJ recommends a 10 MB limit for email attachments. The solicitation includes various vendor requirements including security procedures for deliveries to correctional facilities, compliance with Texas state bidding preferences, and certification requirements regarding business relationships with certain foreign countries. No specific funding source or contract value is mentioned in the document.