ESBD_388279_1735601024912_IFB IW193724.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for a blanket purchase order to procure Fiberfill Batting Fabric. The bid opening is scheduled for January 15, 2025, at 3 P.M., with a submission deadline for questions on January 6, 2025, at 12:00 PM (CST). The contract term runs from the date of award through August 31, 2025, with no options to renew. The required quantity is 90,000 RL of Fiberfill Batting Fabric (RPM 200), which must meet specific technical requirements including weight (5.4-6.6 ounce per square yard), compression recovery specifications, and material composition standards. Delivery is required to the TDCJ Hughes Unit Garment Factory in Gatesville, TX.

The pricing must be quoted as F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and allowed, with all freight charges incorporated into the unit cost rather than shown separately. Electronic submission is preferred via bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a 10 MB attachment limit per email, though hard copy submissions are accepted. The procurement includes specific security requirements for deliveries to correctional facilities, including mandatory security escorts and restrictions on contraband items. No specific set-asides or funding requirements are mentioned in the document, though vendors must comply with Texas Government Code vendor performance tracking requirements for purchases over $25,000.