ESBD_388280_1735601214689_IFB IW192927.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for spring fibers and cotton batting. The procurement seeks two items: 8,400 units of cotton batting measuring 41" x 82" weighing 6.6 lb and 3,200 units measuring 26" x 76" weighing 26 lb, both requiring Bondtex fire retardant backing material with specific construction requirements including non-woven 100% polypropylene backing and channel stitch rows maximum 4" apart. Bids are due January 20, 2025 at 3 P.M., with questions due by January 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM (CST). The contract term runs from award date through August 31, 2025 with no renewal options.

Pricing must be FOB destination with freight prepaid and allowed, incorporated into the unit cost rather than shown separately. The materials will be delivered to the TDCJ Wynne Unit Mattress Factory in Huntsville, TX, with specific packaging requirements of 16 batts per bale and 240 bales per truck load for the larger size, and 5 batts per bale and 200 bales per truckload for the smaller size. Electronic bid submission is preferred via bids@tdcj.texas.gov. The procurement includes detailed security requirements for deliveries to correctional facilities, including mandatory security escorts and contraband restrictions. No specific contract value is mentioned, and no set-asides are indicated in the solicitation.