ESBD_433320_1751557127115_IW223882.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 metal sheet products for the TDCJ Coffield Unit Metal Fabrication facility in Tennessee Colony, Texas. The solicitation seeks bids for three line items of cold rolled carbon steel sheets with specific dimensional requirements (10 gauge x 60 inches x 120 inches and 10 gauge x 48 inches x 96 inches), with a total combined quantity of 193 sheets. The bid opening is scheduled for July 18, 2025, at 3 P.M., with electronic submission preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, and hard copy submissions also accepted.

The bid requires compliance with various state and federal regulations, including provisions related to Texas bidder preferences, historically underutilized businesses, and specific vendor qualifications. Delivery is specified to the TDCJ Coffield Unit Metal Fabrication facility, with normal delivery conditions applying. The solicitation includes detailed requirements for vendor qualifications, such as certifications regarding suspension, debarment, and terrorism watch lists, as well as provisions for security protocols when delivering to correctional facilities. Vendors must also comply with various state regulations, including those related to the Texas Public Information Act, conflict of interest disclosures, and e-verify system requirements.