ESBD_417376_1746799612638_IW217313 - Fiberfill.pdf

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department, seeking bids for Fiberfill Batting Fabric - RPM 200. The solicitation was released on May 09, 2025, with a quote submission deadline of May 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM. The procurement is for 30,000 yards of specialized fiberfill batting fabric to be delivered to the Hughes Unit Garment Factory in Gatesville, TX. Electronic bid submission is preferred, with a recommended attachment limit of 10 MB per email.

The fiberfill batting fabric has specific technical requirements, including a weight of 5.4 ounces per square yard, high loft, non-woven composition, and a 1/4 inch thickness. The fabric must be carded machine grade post-consumer cotton/polyester fibers, reprocessed with virgin polyester and polyvinyl acetate, and meet precise specifications for binder ratio, staple length, and denier. The contract includes provisions for price adjustments related to tariffs, mandatory compliance with public information acts, and strict security protocols for delivery to correctional facilities. Bidders must certify eligibility and agree that payments may be applied towards any state debts, including delinquent taxes and child support.