ESBD_432135_1751303514439_IW223474 - Orange Dye Cuffs.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for Orange Stay Fast Dye Cuffs. The solicitation (Bid Number 1M223474) is scheduled for bid opening on July 14, 2025 at 3 P.M., with electronic submission preferred via bids@tdcj.texas.gov. The procurement seeks 40,000 pairs of orange stay fast dye cuffs with specific material and manufacturing specifications, to be delivered to the Robertson Unit Garment Factory in Abilene, Texas. Bidders are required to submit responses by the specified date and time, with a deadline for questions set for July 03, 2025 at 3:00 AM (CST).

The bid specifies detailed technical requirements for the cuffs, including 100% cotton material, orange color, 8" cut length, 4" folded length, and 2.25" minimum to 3.5" maximum width. Additional requirements include compliance with Texas state statutes, verification of eligibility to participate in the transaction, and adherence to suspension, debarment, and terrorism watch list restrictions. The procurement includes specific security provisions for delivery staff, prohibiting interactions with inmates and implementing strict guidelines for access to correctional facilities. Bidders must also agree that any payments due under the contract can be applied towards delinquent taxes, child support, or other state-owed debts.