ESBD_439829_1753474907329_IW225791 - Quilter.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 a 4-needle quilting machine for the Hughes Unit Garment Factory in Gatesville, TX. The bid is scheduled to open on August 08, 2025 at 3 P.M., with electronic submissions preferred via bids@tdcj.texas.gov. The solicitation seeks one (1) quilting machine with specific technical requirements, including a CNC servo motor chain stitch, 300 needle positions, a 360-degree quilting range, and a 12" minimum carriage travel. Bidders are required to submit one (1) original signed paper copy if not submitting electronically.

The pricing structure requires bids to remain firm for 120 days after the response due date, with a one-year warranty covering parts, labor, travel, shipping, and installation. The machine can be from manufacturers United Merit Makina M-1200, Zolytec YS 94"-3, or equivalent. Bidders must comply with Texas state procurement regulations, including provisions for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses and other preference categories. The contract includes strict security requirements for deliveries to correctional facilities, prohibiting contraband and establishing guidelines for contractor staff. Bids will be evaluated based on compliance with specifications, with delivery potentially being a factor in award determination.