ESBD_412423_1745266600482_IW215444.pdf

This document is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the procurement of chemicals. The solicitation was released on April 21, 2025, with a bid opening scheduled for May 06, 2025 at 3 P.M. The primary item being sought is Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (Butyl Cellosolve Glycol Ether), manufactured by Berryman Chemical Inc., with a quantity of 29,520.0000 pounds. Electronic bid submissions are preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a 10 MB attachment limit, and hard copy submissions are also accepted.

The bid includes detailed technical specifications for the chemical, such as physical properties like freezing point (-75°C), boiling point (171°C), and vapor pressure (0.87 mmHg at 20°C). The solicitation requires bidders to comply with various state regulations, including providing a Texas Identification Number, adhering to state procurement guidelines, and meeting security requirements for deliveries to correctional facilities. The procurement is subject to state funding availability, with payment to be made thirty calendar days after invoice receipt. Bidders must also comply with state ethics regulations, provide necessary certifications, and meet requirements related to historically underutilized businesses, though specific set-aside provisions are not explicitly detailed in the document.