ESBD_438343_1753211801723_IW225392 - Thermo Plastic Resin.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 Thermo Plastic Resin (TPR) compound, specifically for direct injection molding of canvas shoe soles. The bid is for 35,400 pounds of tan-colored TPR compound with the manufacturer specified as Sol L Thermoplastics, brand/model CT095-60A-BG0096. The bid opening is scheduled for August 05, 2025, at 3 P.M., with electronic submission preferred via bids@tdcj.texas.gov. The delivery location is the TDCJ Clements Unit Shoe Factory in Amarillo, Texas.

The bid includes detailed technical specifications for the TPR compound, with required testing standards for properties such as Shore A hardness, elongation, density, tensile strength, abrasion resistance, tear strength, injection melt temperature, and melt flow index. The procurement includes specific security provisions, with contractors required to adhere to TDCJ security procedures when making deliveries to correctional facilities. Bidders must comply with state requirements, including eligibility certifications and agreements that any payments under the contract may be applied towards delinquent taxes or child support owed to the State of Texas. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with public information act requirements and prohibits the use of artificial intelligence in contract performance without prior written consent from TDCJ.