ESBD_423429_1748466722468_IW220379.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for tampons. The solicitation (Bid Number 1M220379) is scheduled for bid opening on June 17, 2025, at 3 P.M. The primary procurement is for 600,000 cases of tampons with cardboard applicators, individually wrapped, in non-vending tubes, with 500 tampons per case. The referenced brand is Bob Barker (Item # TPX500), to be delivered to the TDCJ Prison Store in Huntsville, TX. The bid deadline for questions is June 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM (CST), with an anticipated amendment posting date of June 9, 2025.

The solicitation allows for electronic bid submission via BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV, with a 10 MB attachment limit per email. Delivery is preferred within 14 calendar days of award, and the TDCJ may require samples for evaluation. The document includes various compliance requirements, such as Texas Bidder certifications, terrorism watch list compliance, and security protocols for deliveries to correctional facilities. Bidders must adhere to specific security guidelines, including staff screening, contraband restrictions, and facility entry rules. Contact persons for inquiries are Amy Rankin and Sylvia Gurrola from the TDCJ Contracts and Procurement Department.