ESBD_404028_1742594451859_IW210431 - NCR 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) to procure NCR paper. The solicitation (Bid Number 1M210431) is scheduled to open on April 7, 2025 at 3 P.M., with an initial contract term from the award date through August 31, 2025, and an option to renew for one additional one-year period. The specific procurement is for 780,000 CTN (cartons) of 4-part, straight/forward, carbonless black print, precollated NCR paper (Virgin 17.5 x 22.5, 20 lb, 1000/CTN), to be delivered to the Torres Unit Print Shop in Hondo, TX.

The bid allows for potential price adjustments based on the Producer Price Index (PPI) for renewal periods, with a specific PPI of WP09130119 identified. The TDCJ reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities and cancel the contract with a 30-day written notice. Bidders must comply with various requirements, including electronic submission preferred (to bids@tdcj.texas.gov), submission of specification sheets, and adherence to security protocols for delivery to correctional facilities. The solicitation includes provisions for suspension, debarment, and terrorism screening, and requires bidders to be in compliance with Texas statutes and federal government regulations.