ESBD_430255_1750716567022_IW222582.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 scheduled for July 11, 2025, at 3 P.M. The specific item being procured is a Stabilizer, Foam, Coco Diethanolamine (Spectracide 1:1) Palm Kernel Amide, with a quantity of 28,200.0000 LB to be delivered in 55-gallon drums to the TDCJ Children's Distribution Warehouse in Childress, TX. Electronic bid submissions are preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a recommended limit of 10 MB of attachments per email.

The bid includes specific technical specifications for the chemical, such as a yellow liquid state, slight odor, and flash point greater than 130 degrees. Bidders must comply with Texas state requirements, including providing a Texas Identification Number, certifying eligibility to participate, and adhering to state statutes regarding historically underutilized businesses and local product preferences. The solicitation emphasizes strict compliance with submission guidelines, security protocols for deliveries to correctional facilities, and various legal certifications regarding state and federal regulations. Bidders must also provide Material Safety Data Sheets and comply with electronic verification systems as part of the procurement process.