ESBD_415184_1746036198534_IW215582.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 clear vinyl PVC fabric. The solicitation (Bid Number IW215582) is scheduled for bid opening on May 15, 2025, at 3 P.M., with a bid deadline for questions on May 7, 2025. The specific product requested is clear vinyl, 10.5 oz minimum, double-coated institutional clear film with PVC, reinforcement of 1000D x 1000D polyester, 6x6 inserted warp knit, with a thickness of 16 mil. The quantity requested is 35,000 yards, to be delivered to the Smith Unit Mattress Factory in Lamesa, Texas.

The bid allows electronic submission preferred via bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a 10 MB attachment limit per email. Bidders must provide unit pricing, with freight quoted F.O.B. destination, prepaid and allowed. The solicitation includes specific requirements for antimicrobial finishes, adhesion standards, breaking strength, and flame retardancy. Vendor compliance includes requirements related to Texas state bidder eligibility, public information act provisions, and security protocols for deliveries to correctional facilities. The document outlines strict delivery staff conduct rules, including prohibitions on introducing contraband, interactions with inmates, and maintaining appropriate attire.