ESBD_432784_1751465745774_IW223742 - Duck Canvas.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 duck canvas for the TDCJ Clements Unit Shoe Factory. The bid is scheduled to open on July 17, 2025, at 3 P.M., with bids being accepted electronically or via hard copy submission. The solicitation requests 3,100.0000 LYD (linear yards) of cotton duck canvas with specific technical requirements, including single fill duck fabric, fiber content specifications, weight standards, and thread characteristics. The material must be from Harvest Duck brand, in black color, manufactured by Caltak (item number 7DCBLK).

The bid includes detailed specifications for the canvas, such as 7 oz per square yard weight, combined fabric standards, and specific thread size and construction requirements. Delivery is to be made to the TDCJ Clements Unit Shoe Factory in Amarillo, TX, within 60 days of being awarded. The solicitation emphasizes strict security protocols for delivery, including background checks, search procedures, and restrictions on staff interactions. Bidders must certify compliance with various state regulations, including suspension and debarment rules, and agree that payments may be applied to any state debts. The procurement follows standard government bidding procedures, with electronic submission preferred and specific formatting requirements for bid documents.