ESBD_414204_1745597588990_IW217315.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 40,000 brass zippers. The bid is scheduled to open on May 12, 2025 at 3 P.M., with the solicitation number 1M217315. The specific product requested is a 26" No. 5 brass zipper with detailed specifications including a single auto-locking slider, die cast zinc with golden brass finish, and a 9/16" wide tape. The zippers will be delivered to the TDCJ Hughes Unit Garment Factory in Gatesville, TX.

The bid allows for electronic submission preferred via bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a 10MB attachment limit, and also accepts hard copy responses. Bidders must comply with various requirements, including provisions related to security when making deliveries to correctional facilities. The contract includes provisions for price adjustments, public information act compliance, and specific security protocols for delivery staff. Notably, the bid includes language about suspension, debarment, and terrorism watch list restrictions, and requires bidders to confirm they are not listed on federal procurement exclusion lists.