ESBD_400499_1741204385041_Invitation for Bid IW210847.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for tactical polo shirts. The solicitation (IW210847) seeks to establish a purchase order for blank, no decoration tactical polo shirts from Cornerstone manufacturer, with bids due on March 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM. The procurement requires 1,000 X-Large and 250 2X-Large light grey (PMS Cool Grey 6C) snag-proof tactical polo shirts with specific features including 6.6 ounce snag-proof polyester, 3-button placket, mic clips, raglan sleeves, reinforced dual pen pockets, and precise sizing measurements. Items must be delivered to the TDCJ Hightower Unit Garment Factory in Dayton, TX.

The bid must be submitted electronically to bids@tdcj.texas.gov with a 10MB attachment limit per email. Bidders must quote freight F.O.B. destination prepaid and allowed. The solicitation includes specific security requirements for deliveries to correctional facilities, including mandatory security escorts, prohibition of contraband, and restrictions on ex-inmate deliveries. Questions are due by March 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM CST, with answers to be posted to the Electronic State Business Daily by March 11, 2025.