ESBD_440042_1753713154672_IW225845 - Thermo Plastic.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. The solicitation is for 35,400 pounds of tan-colored TPR compound specifically for direct injection molding of canvas shoe soles, with a manufacturer specification of CT095-60A-BG0096 from Sol L Thermoplastics. The bid is scheduled to open on August 11, 2025 at 3 P.M., with electronic submission preferred via bids@tdcj.texas.gov. Delivery will be to the TDCJ Clements Unit Shoe Factory in Amarillo, Texas.

The bid includes detailed technical specifications for the TPR compound, including precise testing standards for properties such as Shore A hardness, elongation, density, tensile strength, abrasion resistance, injection melt temperature, and melt flow index. Bidders must comply with various requirements, including providing manufacturer literature, adhering to security protocols for deliveries to correctional facilities, and certifying eligibility by confirming they are not subject to suspension or debarment. The document indicates that any payments under the contract may be applied towards any outstanding state debts, including delinquent taxes and child support, and requires compliance with public information act provisions and restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence.