ESBD_384463_1733936058778_R5216996-IW203906.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 fiberfill batting fabric. The solicitation specifically requests 20,000 yards of RPM 200 fiberfill batting fabric with technical specifications including weight range of 5.4-6.6 ounces per square yard, bonded high loft non-woven construction, 1/4 inch thickness, 80% compression recovery after 12 hours and 100% after 24 hours, and a core diameter of 2.25 inches (+/- .25 inches). The bid submission deadline is December 30, 2024, at 3:00 PM, with a question submission 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 TDCJ requires bidders to quote freight F.O.B. destination with freight charges incorporated into the unit cost rather than shown separately. Electronic submissions are preferred via BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV with a 10 MB attachment limit per email, though hard copy submissions are accepted. No specific contract value is provided in the documentation. The solicitation includes various Texas state bidding preferences and requires vendors to meet security requirements for deliveries to correctional facilities. No set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are specified in the documentation.