ESBD_391904_1737559854331_R5221096-IW207674.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the procurement of Thermo Plastic Resin (TPR) compound for direct injection molding of canvas shoe soles. The bid number is IW207674 with a submission deadline of February 5, 2025, at 3 P.M. The solicitation requests 35,400 pounds of tan-colored TPR compound manufactured by SOL L Termoplastics, brand/model CTU95-60A-BG0096. The material must meet specific testing standards including Shore A hardness, elongation, density, tensile strength, abrasion resistance, tear strength, and injection melt temperature requirements. Delivery is required to the TDCJ Clements Unit Shoe Factory in Amarillo, TX.

The bid submission can be made electronically (preferred) to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV or via hard copy. Electronic submissions must be in Microsoft Office formats or PDF for signed documents, with a 10 MB attachment limit per email. The deadline for questions is January 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM (CST). Freight terms are F.O.B. destination, prepaid and allowed, with bidders required to specify any additional freight/delivery charges. The solicitation includes specific security requirements for deliveries to correctional facilities and prohibits the use of artificial intelligence in contract performance without prior written consent from TDCJ.