ESBD_398532_1740428184537_IW211392.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 clear vinyl materials. The solicitation number is IW211392 with a bid opening date of March 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM. TDCJ is seeking to procure 35,000 yards of 10.5 oz minimum double coated institutional clear film PVC with specific requirements including 1000D x 1000D polyester reinforcement, 6x6 inserted warp knit thickness of 16 MIL, and antimicrobial finishes. The material must be delivered to the TDCJ Smith Unit Mattress Factory in Lamesa, TX. Questions are due by March 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM CST, with answers to be posted by March 5, 2025.

Bids must be submitted electronically to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV (preferred method) or via hard copy to the Huntsville office. Electronic submissions are limited to 10 MB per email and must be in Microsoft Office formats or PDF. The bid must be freight F.O.B. destination, prepaid and allowed. The product must meet specific technical requirements including ASTM standards for breaking strength, tear resistance, and flame retardancy suitable for mattress production. Rolls must be 32 inches wide with 100 yards per roll, with maximum one splice per roll and splice pieces not smaller than 25 yards in length.