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. The solicitation seeks 35,400 pounds of tan-colored TPR compound manufactured by SOL L Termoplastics (brand/model CTU95-60A-BG0096) for direct injection molding of canvas shoe soles. The material must meet specific technical requirements including Shore A hardness of 60 +/- 2, elongation of 500% >450, density of 1.1 g/cc +/- 0.02, and other precise specifications. Bids are due February 5, 2025, at 3 P.M., with electronic submissions preferred via BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV or hard copy delivery accepted. Questions must be submitted by January 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM (CST).

The pricing terms are F.O.B. destination, prepaid and allowed, with bidders required to specify any additional freight charges. Delivery is to the TDCJ Clements Unit Shoe Factory in Amarillo, TX. The solicitation includes specific security requirements for deliveries to correctional facilities, including mandatory security escorts and restrictions on contraband items. Notably, the contract prohibits the use of artificial intelligence in contract performance without prior written TDCJ consent. No specific set-asides or funding requirements are mentioned in the solicitation.