ESBD_418845_1747172963980_R4255147 - Chair Kit RFI.pdf

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R4255147 - RFI
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The document is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for office chair kits to be used at state prison facilities in Fiscal Year 25. The RFI seeks detailed information from vendors about various chair kit types, including task chairs, heavy duty chairs, mesh back chairs, mesh back and seat chairs, and conference task chairs. Vendors are asked to provide comprehensive details such as specifications, seat dimensions, fabric options, ergonomic adjustability features, and potential add-on options like armrests and headrests. Responses are due by 3:00 PM on May 30, 2025, and must be submitted via physical mail to the TDCJ Contracts and Procurement Department in Huntsville, Texas.

The TDCJ indicates that if they decide to carry a product introduced by a vendor, they will issue a subsequent solicitation allowing interested vendors to bid on the item. Specific requirements for product consideration include mandatory labeling of chair name, box contents, and fabric description, with a strict prohibition on including tools in the kits and no fully assembled chairs being considered. Interested vendors can contact Daton Splawn at (936) 437-3847 or daton.splawn@tdcj.texas.gov for further information. The department may request product samples for evaluation, and shipping instructions will be provided if samples are requested.

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Our mission is to provide public safety, promote positive change in offender behavior, reintegrate offenders into society, and assist victims of crime.

P.O. Box 99

Huntsville, Texas 77342 Phone: (936) 437-3888 www.tdcj.texas.gov

Te x a s D e p a r t m e n t o f C r i m i n a l J u s t i c e

Bryan Collier

Executive Director

May 15, 2025

Request for Information (RFI) Office Chair Kits

Fiscal Year 25

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is currently seeking information regarding chair kits to include various sizes, styles and ergonomic adjustments for assembly to complete chair status at the State Prison Facilities. If your company has a product you would like to be considered for review, please forward full descriptive information including any or all the following information: specifications, seat width, back height and width, fabric options, ergonomic adjustability (seat slider, adjustable lumbar, seat height adjustment, seat back adjustment, tilt/tension lock option) and options that can be added/substituted (t-arms, loop arms, adjustable arms, headrest, etc.), price per kit, and availability to the contact below. The TDCJ has included specifications (Attachment A); however, we are not limited to the specifications included in the Products of Interest. The TDCJ may request samples for product evaluation. Shipping instructions will be provided when a sample is requested.

If TDCJ decides to carry the product introduced by your company, a solicitation will be issued to purchase the product. Any vendor(s) interested in bidding on the item will have the opportunity to bid at that time. Requirements to consider when offering products is that all items are required to be labeled with chair name, box contents and fabric description. No tools are allowed to be included in the kits. No fully assembled chairs will be considered.

Responses to this RFI shall be sent to the TDCJ Contracts and Procurement Department no later than 3:00 PM on May 30, 2025. The responses should be sent to the following address: (no faxed or emailed responses will be accepted.)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice Contracts and Procurement ATTN: Daton Splawn, CTCD

2 Financial Plaza, Suite 703 Huntsville, TX 77340

For any further inquiries or concerns please contact Daton Splawn, CTCD at (936) 437-3847 or via email at daton.splawn@tdcj.texas.gov.

Our mission is to provide public safety, promote positive change in offender behavior, reintegrate offenders into society, and assist victims of crime.

P.O. Box 99

Huntsville, Texas 77342 Phone: (936) 437-3888 www.tdcj.texas.gov

ATTACHMENT “A”

Product of Interest

Office chair kits Task chair kits Heavy duty chair kits Mesh back chair kits Mesh back and seat chair kits Conference task chair kits

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