ESBD_431257_1750953209631_IW212708 - Quilter.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 a 4-needle quilting machine for the Hughes Unit Garment Factory in Gatesville, TX. The bid is scheduled to open on July 11, 2025 at 3 P.M., with an issue date of June 26, 2025. The solicitation seeks one (1) quilting machine with specific technical requirements, including a CNC servo motor chain stitch, 300 needle positions, a quilting range of 360¼", and various dimensional specifications for carriage travel, working width, height, and length.

The bid includes detailed technical specifications for the machine, with acceptable manufacturers including United Mert (Makina M-1200), Zolytec (YS 94"-3), or equivalent. Pricing must remain firm for 120 days after the response due date, and the vendor must provide a one-year warranty covering parts, labor, travel, shipping, and installation. The procurement is subject to various state requirements, including provisions for Texas resident bidders, historically underutilized businesses, and compliance with state contracting regulations. Delivery is specified to the Hughes Unit Garment Factory in Gatesville, TX, with the current commodity code for this project being 795-28.