ESBD_413676_1745497562681_IW217046.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for metal fabrication materials to be delivered to the TDCJ Coffield Unit Metal Fabrication facility in Tennessee Colony, Texas. The solicitation (Bid Number IW217046) is scheduled for bid opening on May 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM, with electronic submission preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov. The procurement involves multiple line items of steel products, including carbon steel sheets, flat bars, and angle iron in various dimensions and specifications conforming to ASTM standards. Quantities range from 20 to 225 units across five different metal product categories.

The bid is structured as an "all or nothing" award, with strict submission requirements including electronic or hard copy responses. Bidders must comply with Texas state regulations, provide detailed pricing, and meet specific vendor qualifications. The procurement is funded through TDCJ's operational budget, with pricing expected to remain valid for 7 days past the due date. Notably, the solicitation includes provisions related to vendor eligibility, including requirements that bidders are not suspended, debarred, or listed on terrorism watch lists. Additional requirements include compliance with state statutes, provision of Material Safety Data Sheets, and adherence to specific security protocols when delivering to correctional facilities.