ESBD_410298_1744410155882_IW216131.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 for illustration boards to be used in TDCJ commissary statewide. The solicitation (Bid Number IW216131) is scheduled to open on May 06, 2025 at 3 P.M. The bid seeks 1,500,000 case units of illustration boards with specific requirements including board dimensions between 15-16 inches wide, 14 ply thickness, cold press surface, white color, and a minimum of 10 to maximum of 50 boards per case. The preferred brands are Crescent, with Bainbridge and Strathmore listed as acceptable alternatives. Electronic bid submissions are preferred and must be sent to bids@tdcj.texas.gov by the specified deadline, with a 10 MB attachment limit.

The contract will be effective from the award date through August 31, 2025, with quantities estimated based on previous usage and projected needs. The TDCJ reserves the right to cancel this contract without cause and will base orders on actual requirements, with quantities not guaranteed. Bidders must complete and submit Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certification and comply with specific requirements including UPC barcode labeling, delivery preferred within 14 calendar days, and potential sample evaluations prior to award. The procurement follows state purchasing guidelines, includes provisions for electronic submission, and requires compliance with various state regulations regarding vendor eligibility, including restrictions on doing business with certain entities and compliance with Texas Government Code provisions.