ESBD_427047_1749503324180_IW221348.pdf

This document is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for a blanket purchase order for men's deodorant. The solicitation (Bid Number IW221348) is scheduled to open on June 25, 2025, at 3 P.M., with bid responses accepted electronically preferred or via hard copy. The procurement is for 1,320 cases of men's regular scent solid stick deodorant, with each case containing 24 containers of 2.25 oz push-up style deodorant. The brand specification indicates Xcess Ripped (Part #: 979-9) as the referenced brand, and delivery is requested to the Huntsville Commissary Warehouse within 14 calendar days of award.

The bid includes specific requirements such as UPC barcoding for individual sales and receiving purposes, potential sample requirements for evaluation, and detailed security provisions for delivery staff. Vendors must comply with Texas state statutes, provide pricing valid through September 1, 2025, and meet various compliance requirements including state and federal terrorism watch list checks. The TDCJ reserves the right to award based on delivery time and specification compliance, with electronic submissions preferred to the email address bids@tdcj.texas.gov. Bidders must also provide point of contact information and acknowledge various state and federal regulatory compliance conditions, including provisions related to public information, fraud prevention, and independent contractor status.