ESBD_395504_1739314375743_IW202788 -Bond Paper .pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for a Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) for rolled bond paper. The solicitation requests 840 CWT of white bond paper with specifications including 50 lb weight, minimum 84 brightness, 11" roll width, 40" (+/- 1") roll diameter, and 3" core diameter, to be delivered to the TDCJ Torres Unit Print Shop in Hondo, Texas. Bids are due February 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with questions due by February 13, 2025. The contract term runs from award date through August 31, 2025, with one optional renewal period from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026.

Vendors must quote freight F.O.B. destination prepaid and allowed, with prices subject to adjustment during renewal periods based on the Producer Price Index (PPI) WPU09150636. Sample requirements include submission of a 1/2 roll for quality and compatibility testing within 14 days of notification if requested. Electronic submissions are preferred via bids@tdcj.texas.gov (10 MB attachment limit), though hard copies are accepted. Example manufacturers referenced include Resolute Forest Products and Norpac. The solicitation includes specific security requirements for deliveries to correctional facilities, including mandatory security escorts, vehicle inspections, and restrictions on ex-inmate deliveries.