ESBD_391902_1737559499090_R5221111-IW207673.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for canvas innersole material. The solicitation (IW207673) seeks 8,400 sheets of H95 sponge tan/Osnaburg canvas innersole material, with specifications including 25" x 44" sheets, 1/8" sponge tan foam, and detailed material requirements such as 65% poly/35% cotton top fabric, ethylene vinyl acetate foam, and specific density and weight parameters. The bid opening is scheduled for February 5, 2025, at 3 P.M., with questions due by January 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM (CST). Delivery is required to the TDCJ Clements Unit Shoe Factory in Amarillo, TX, within 30 days of award.

The procurement requires F.O.B. destination pricing with prepaid freight. 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 and restrictions on contraband items. No specific set-asides are mentioned, though the bid document includes preference options for Texas-based vendors and products. The document does not indicate estimated budget or current pricing information.