ESBD_398535_1740429121791_IW209610.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the procurement of two Tandem Head Pocket Pressers. The bid opening is scheduled for March 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM, with a question submission deadline of February 26, 2025. The equipment specifications call for no steam/heat only operation, 10-minute die change time, temperature range of 150F to 500F, crease pockets up to 9" square, tandem footprint creaser of 24" x 48", 110 volts power, tandem creaser wattage of 1,800, air requirements of 80-100 PSI with <1 CFM, and production rate of 3100-3700 pieces in 8 hours. Delivery is to be made to the TDCJ Hightower Unit Garment Factory in Dayton, TX.

The bid must include F.O.B. destination pricing with freight charges incorporated into the unit cost rather than shown separately. The contract includes a one-year warranty covering all parts, labor, travel per diem fees, shipping, freight and other charges associated with replacing, repairing, removing, or reinstalling parts and equipment. Electronic submission is preferred via email to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV with a 10 MB attachment limit per email. Hard copy submissions are accepted as an alternative, but faxed bids will not be accepted. The solicitation number is IW209610.