ESBD_423423_1748451164962_IW220330 Blanket Fabric.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for a blanket fabric procurement. The solicitation (Bid Number IM220330) is scheduled for bid opening on June 11, 2025, at 3 P.M., with a deadline for questions on June 4, 2025. The department is requesting 16,000 yards of blanket fabric to be delivered to the TDCJ Clements Unit Shoe Factory in Amarillo, Texas. The fabric specifications include a charcoal gray color, nonwoven needle punched construction, with specific requirements for synthetic polyester content, flame retardancy, and packaging.

The bid includes detailed technical specifications for the fabric, such as 40% virgin synthetic polyester, 60% recycled synthetic/natural fiber, and an acrylic glass transition temperature requirement. Bidders must comply with California Code of Regulations for flame retardancy, with the finished product prohibited from continuing to flame for more than two seconds. The solicitation includes provisions for vendor eligibility, security requirements for delivery, and restrictions on contractor staff interactions. Electronic bid submissions are preferred via bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a 10 MB attachment limit, and hard copy submissions are also accepted. The procurement includes standard state requirements for vendor compliance, public information disclosure, and restrictions on artificial intelligence use in contract performance.