ESBD_430254_1750715750115_IW222453.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the procurement of metal parts. The solicitation was issued on June 18, 2025, with a bid opening date of July 08, 2025 at 3 P.M. The specific procurement is for 215,000 sheet carbon steel, cold rolled, 10 gauge x 50 inches (5 foot) x 120 inches (10 feet), conforming to ASTM A1008. The bid is to be delivered to the TDCJ Coffield Unit Metal Fabrication facility located in Tennessee Colony, TX.

The bid requires electronic submission preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a 10 MB attachment limit and specific formatting requirements. Hard copy submissions are also accepted, with bidders required to submit one original signed paper copy. The procurement is subject to various state regulations, including provisions related to Texas state bidder eligibility, vendor qualifications, and compliance with state purchasing guidelines. Bidders must comply with specific requirements around Texas residency, state contracting rules, and provide necessary certifications regarding suspension, debarment, and terrorism watch list status.