ESBD_395504_1740091095954_Amendment 1 IW202788.pdf

This is an amendment to an Invitation for Bids (IFB IW202788) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for a Blanket Purchase Order for rolled bond paper. The solicitation seeks 840 CWT of white bond paper with specific requirements including 50 lb weight, minimum 84 brightness, 11" roll width, 40" (±1") roll diameter, and 3" core diameter. Delivery is required to the TDCJ Torres Unit Print Shop in Hondo, Texas. Bid submissions are due February 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with questions due by February 13, 2025. The contract term runs from award through August 31, 2025, with an optional renewal period from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026.

Vendors must quote freight F.O.B. destination prepaid and allowed. Price adjustments during the renewal period may be based on the Producer Price Index (PPI) WPU09150636. Example manufacturers include Resolute Forest Products and Norpac. Selected vendors may need to provide a 1/2 roll sample for testing within 14 days of notification. Submissions can be made electronically to bids@tdcj.texas.gov (10 MB limit) or via hard copy. No specific set-asides or respondent restrictions are indicated in the amendment.