ESBD_431259_1750956988821_IW222991.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for vinyl plank flooring, with a bid opening date of July 11, 2025, and a bid number of TM22291. The solicitation seeks bids for two vinyl flooring options: Option #1 is a Lifeproof vinyl plank flooring in Balsam Wilderness color, 22mm x 8.7" x 48", click lock, covering 20.1 sq ft/case, and Option #2 is an MSI vinyl plank flooring in Fireside color, 20mm x 9" x 48", click lock, covering 29.94 sq ft/case. Both options require coverage of 14,000 sq ft total. Electronic bid submissions are preferred through bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a 10 MB attachment limit, and hard copy submissions are also accepted.

The bid requires F.O.B. destination pricing, prepaid and allowed, with bidders required to state freight/delivery charges. The quantity requested is 700.0000 case units, with unit pricing to be completed by the bidder. The solicitation includes specific security requirements for deliveries to correctional facilities, mandating that delivery staff follow strict security protocols, including no interactions with inmates, no contraband, appropriate attire, and subject to searches. Bidders must certify compliance with Texas state statutes, not be on federal terrorism watch lists, and agree that payments may be applied to any state-owed debts. The contract includes provisions about public information disclosure and prohibits the use of artificial intelligence without prior written consent from TDCJ.