ESBD_388278_1735600774535_IFB IW190168.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for brass zippers. The solicitation (IW190168) seeks to establish a Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) for brass zippers of various lengths (23", 24", 26", and 28"), with quantities ranging from 8,000 to 20,000 units per size specification. The bid opening is scheduled for January 16, 2025 at 3 P.M., with a question deadline of January 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM (CST). The term of the BPO will run from date of award through August 31, 2025, with four optional one-year renewal periods through August 31, 2029.

The zippers must be delivered to the TDCJ Hughes Unit Garment Factory in Gatesville, TX. Pricing must include freight F.O.B. destination, prepaid and allowed, with freight charges incorporated into unit costs. The specifications require single auto-locking sliders with die cast zinc and golden brass finish, 9/16" tape width, black in color, with separating/left hand insert. Reference brands include YKK (part number RGOL-56 DA8 G) or Wawak (part numbers BZ-5-28, BZ-5-24, BZ-5-26), with agency-approved equals accepted. The quantities shown are estimates based on previous and projected usage, with orders to be placed on an "as needed" basis.