ESBD_404029_1742595168448_IW211428.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 black cotton duck canvas. The solicitation seeks 3,100 yards of black cotton duck canvas with specific technical requirements, including single fill duck fabric, 100% cotton material, a minimum weight of 7 oz per square yard, and specific thread and construction standards. The bid opening is scheduled for April 07, 2025 at 3 P.M., with a bid submission deadline and questions cut-off date of March 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM (CST). Electronic submission is preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a 10 MB attachment limit, and hard copy submissions are also accepted.

The canvas will be delivered to the TDCJ Clements Unit Shoe Factory in Amarillo, Texas, with the manufacturer identified as Caltak. The bid includes provisions for freight pricing (F.O.B. destination, prepaid and allowed), and bidders must comply with state and federal requirements, including verification of eligibility and compliance with terrorism watch lists. The solicitation includes specific security requirements for delivery staff, such as background checks, restricted interactions with inmates, and prohibitions on introducing contraband. Bidders must also agree that any payments due will be applied towards eliminating any state debt, including delinquent taxes, student loans, and child support.