ESBD_407147_1743775299469_IW212353.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 Thermo Plastic Resin (TPR) Compound. The solicitation is for 35,400 pounds of tan-colored TPR compound, specifically manufactured by SOL L with brand/model CT095-60A-BG0096, intended for direct injection molding of canvas shoe soles. The bid is scheduled to open on April 04, 2025 at 12:00 PM CT, with electronic submission preferred via bids@tdcj.texas.gov. The delivery destination is the TDCJ Clements Unit Shoe Factory.

The bid requires detailed technical specifications for the TPR compound, including specific testing standards for properties such as Shore A hardness, elongation, density, tensile strength, abrasion resistance, tear strength, and melt flow index. Bidders must comply with various requirements, including submission of Microsoft Office or PDF formatted documents, potential sample requests, and strict security protocols for deliveries to correctional facilities. The document emphasizes that bidders must be eligible to participate, not be listed on federal procurement ineligibility lists, and agree that any payments due may be applied towards state debts. Additional requirements include compliance with security procedures, restrictions on staff interactions within correctional facilities, and adherence to TDCJ property and delivery guidelines.