ESBD_388278_1735600774535_IFB IW190168.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB IW190168) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for a Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) for brass zippers. The procurement seeks brass zippers with single auto-locking sliders, die cast zinc with golden brass finish, 9/16" tape width, black color, and separating/left hand insert in various lengths: 23" (12,000 units), 28" (8,000 units), 24" (20,000 units), and 26" (20,000 units). Reference brands include YKK (RGOL-56 DA8 G) and Wawak (BZ-5-28, BZ-5-24, BZ-5-26), with agency-approved equivalents acceptable. The bid opening is scheduled for January 16, 2025, at 3 P.M., with questions due by January 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM (CST). The initial BPO term runs from award date through August 31, 2025, with four optional one-year renewal periods through August 31, 2029.

Pricing must include freight F.O.B. destination, prepaid and allowed, with delivery to the TDCJ Hughes Unit Garment Factory in Gatesville, TX. Orders will be placed on an "as needed" basis, with quantities shown being estimates for evaluation purposes only. Electronic submission is preferred via BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV, with a 10 MB attachment limit per email. Hard copy submissions are accepted as an alternative. The solicitation includes specific security requirements for deliveries to correctional facilities, including mandatory security escorts, vehicle searches, and restrictions on contraband items. No specific set-asides or funding requirements are mentioned in the solicitation.