ESBD_438450_1753215922329_IW225411.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for bond paper, with a bid opening date of August 11, 2025, at 3 P.M. The solicitation seeks 840,000 units of white bond paper with specific technical requirements, including a 50 lbs paper weight, minimum 84 brightness, 11" roll width, and a 40" (+/- 1") roll diameter. The bid submission period runs from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with electronic submission preferred via bids@tdcj.texas.gov, and hard copy submissions also accepted. The contract will be awarded for bond paper to be delivered to the TDCJ Torres Unit Print Shop in Hondo, Texas.

The solicitation includes several key provisions, such as preferences for Texas resident service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, requirements for bidder compliance with state statutes, and specific security protocols for deliveries to correctional facilities. Bidders must certify they are not suspended, debarred, or on terrorism watch lists, and agree that payments may be applied to any outstanding state debts. The TDCJ requests freight F.O.B. destination, prepaid, with delivery preferred within 14 calendar days of award. The document also outlines strict security measures for delivery personnel, including prohibitions on introducing contraband, interactions with inmates, and requirements for appropriate attire and vehicle security.