ESBD_384896_1734035908980_R5217690-IW205016.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB No. IW205016) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the procurement of brass zippers. The TDCJ seeks to purchase 30,000 units of 24" No. 5 brass zippers with specific requirements including separating/left hand insert, single auto-locking slider, die cast zinc with golden brass finish, black color, and 9/16" wide tape, matching YKK manufacturer part number RGOL-56 DA8 G 9/16 MONO. The bid opening is scheduled for December 30, 2024, at 3:00 PM, with questions due by December 18, 2024, at 12:00 PM (CST). Bids may be submitted electronically to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV with a 10 MB attachment limit per email, or via hard copy to the TDCJ office in Huntsville, TX.

The pricing must be F.O.B. destination with all freight charges included in the unit cost. Delivery will be to the TDCJ Hughes Unit Garment Factory in Gatesville, TX. The solicitation includes specific security requirements for deliveries to correctional facilities, including mandatory security escorts, vehicle searches, and strict controls on contraband items. No specific set-asides or preferences are indicated in the solicitation. The bid allows for equal brands and manufacturer substitutes according to the Terms and Conditions. The successful vendor must comply with detailed security protocols for accessing correctional facilities and coordinate deliveries with facility security staff.