ESBD_428617_1750170472363_IW222184 - 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 contract. The solicitation (Bid Number IM222184) is scheduled for bid opening on July 01, 2025 at 3 P.M., with electronic submissions preferred via bids@tdcj.texas.gov. The procurement is for 16,000 yards of blanket fabric to be delivered to the TDCJ Clements Unit Shoe Factory in Amarillo, TX, with specific technical requirements including nonwoven fabric, a combination of 40% virgin synthetic poly staple and 60% recycled synthetic/natural fiber, in charcoal gray color, and meeting flame retardancy standards per California Code of Regulations.

The bid includes detailed specifications for fabric weight (20 ounces per linear yard), core size (3 inch inside diameter), and packaging requirements (clear poly bags). Bidders must comply with Texas state statutes, be eligible to participate in the transaction, and are not allowed to be on any debarment or terrorism lists. The contract includes provisions for public information disclosure, security requirements for delivery staff, and restrictions on contraband and interactions within correctional facilities. Potential bidders are advised of submission deadlines, with questions about the solicitation accepted until June 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM CST, and the anticipated amendment posting date is June 23, 2025.