ESBD_393549_1738186991687_IW196022.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 240,000 pounds of chain link wire. The specifications call for 9 gauge galvanized steel wire, Type II, Class IV, with 1.20 oz zinc coating that meets ASTM B 17-07 standards. Bids are due February 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with electronic submission preferred to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV. The Blanket Purchase Order will run from award date through August 31, 2025, with no renewal options. Delivery is required to the TDCJ Powledge Unit Metal Fabrication facility in Palestine, TX, with materials to be delivered on spools or steel carriers via flat bed trailer.

The solicitation includes mandatory HUB subcontracting requirements under Texas Government Code 2161.252. Bidders must submit a State of Texas HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) with their response and notify at least three certified HUB vendors and two minority/women trade organizations at least seven working days before bid submission. The state reserves the right to accept up to 10% excess of ordered quantities. No specific budget range is provided, but the commodity code is 330-13. Security procedures must be strictly followed for deliveries, including requirements for delivery staff escorts and restrictions on contraband, cash amounts, and ex-inmate access to facilities.