ESBD_422220_1747855404046_IW218906.pdf

This document is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department, seeking bids for the procurement of chemicals. The solicitation was issued on May 21, 2025, with a bid opening date of June 10, 2025, at 3 P.M. The specific item being procured is Sodium Xylenesulfonate (SXS) Valumef 40%, with a quantity of 39,960.0000 LB, to be delivered to the TDCJ Childress Distribution Warehouse in Childress, TX. The bid allows for electronic submission preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a limit of 10 MB of attachments per email, and also accepts hard copy submissions with one original signed paper copy.

The procurement includes specific technical specifications for the chemical, such as a liquid form that is clear colorless to pale straw, with a mild detergent odor and a melting/freezing point of 45*F. The bid emphasizes compliance with Texas state requirements, including vendor eligibility, Texas residency verification, and various state and federal regulations. Bidders must provide detailed information about their company, comply with state procurement rules, and understand that the TDCJ reserves the right to accept or reject any bids. The solicitation includes provisions for pricing, delivery, inspection, and potential contract termination, with funding contingent upon legislative appropriations and the availability of funds.