ESBD_430253_1750715502621_IW222455.pdf

This document is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the procurement of chemicals. The solicitation was released on June 19, 2025, with a bid opening date of July 08, 2025 at 3 P.M. The specific item being requested is Coco Diethanolamine, a stabilizer/foam (spectramide 1:1, Palm Kernel Amide) with a quantity of 28,800.0000 pounds to be delivered to the TDCJ Childress Distribution Warehouse in Childress, TX. The bid allows electronic submission preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a recommended limit of 10 MB of attachments per email.

The procurement is structured with specific vendor requirements, including compliance with Texas state regulations, vendor identification, and various certifications. The product specifications include a viscous liquid with light amber coloration, a pH of 9.0-10.0, and specific gravity of 0.975 G/L. Vendors must comply with state purchasing guidelines, provide material safety data sheets, and meet electronic and information resources accessibility standards. The bid includes provisions for suspension, debarment, and terrorism checks, and requires vendors to be free of any state tax delinquencies. Pricing will be evaluated based on factors including unit price, previous performance, quality, conformance to specifications, and other best value considerations as determined by TDCJ.