ESBD_413366_1745434131154_IW214680A.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the procurement of metal parts. The solicitation (Bid Number IW214680A) is scheduled to open on May 13, 2025 at 3 P.M. and seeks bids for various metal materials to be delivered to the TDCJ - Pomlege Unit Metal Fabrication facility located in Palestine, TX. The specific items requested include round bars and flat bars of hot-rolled steel (various dimensions), 10 gauge plates, and angle iron, with quantities ranging from 2 to 100 units per item type. Bids must be submitted electronically to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a 10 MB attachment limit per email, and must remain valid for 7 days past the bid due date.

The procurement is structured as an "all or nothing" award, with bidders required to quote F.O.B. destination, freight prepaid and allowed. Pricing details are to be determined by bidders, with freight charges to be added into the unit cost. The solicitation includes several important requirements, such as compliance with state purchasing preferences, vendor eligibility certifications, and specific security protocols for deliveries to correctional facilities. Bidders must also comply with various state regulations, including those related to historically underutilized businesses, recycled products, and vendor performance. The contract includes provisions for payment, potential contract termination, and adherence to state and federal regulations, with funding subject to availability and appropriation.