ESBD_442806_1754329058972_IW226614 - Ginned Cotton.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids document issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the procurement of ginned cotton staple. The solicitation number is IW226614 with bids due on August 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM, and the issue date is August 4, 2025. The procurement consists of 45,000 pounds of ginned cotton staple (Item 850-34) that must be in "UP" form with 4 leaf or less of trash content, not exceeding 500LBS, and free from water damage, mold, mildew, or odor. Delivery is required to the TDCJ Smith Unit Mattress Factory located at 1313 County Road 19, Lamesa, TX 79331-1898. Bidders must provide contact information including name, phone number, and email for the point of contact, and the deadline for questions concerning this solicitation is August 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM (CST).

The procurement requires F.O.B. destination pricing with freight charges included in the unit cost and not shown separately, as bids with separate freight charges will not be accepted. Electronic submission is preferred via BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV, though hard copy responses are accepted with one original signed paper copy required. The document includes standard Texas state contracting provisions regarding suspension, debarment, terrorism compliance, debt offset requirements, public information act compliance, and security requirements for deliveries to correctional facilities including staff escort requirements and contraband restrictions. Payment terms include provisions for applying payments toward delinquent taxes and child support obligations owed to the State of Texas, and the vendor agrees not to use artificial intelligence in contract performance without prior written consent from TDCJ.