ESBD_442913_1754335476499_IW226630 - Blanket Fabric.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Contracts and Procurement Department for the procurement of blanket fabric. The solicitation number is IM226630, with bids due by 3:00 PM on August 18, 2025, and an issue date of August 4, 2025. The procurement involves one item: 16,000 yards of blanket fabric (Stock Number 850-24) with specific technical requirements including a combination of nonwoven and needle-punched construction, 40% virgin synthetic poly staple and 60% recycled synthetic/natural fiber content with no wool, charcoal gray-dark color, and flame retardancy per California regulations. The fabric must be delivered to the TDCJ Clements Unit Shoe Factory in Amarillo, Texas, and delivery timeframe is considered a factor in the award decision.

Bidders must quote F.O.B. destination with freight charges included in unit pricing, and freight charges shown separately will not be accepted. Electronic submission is preferred via BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV, though hard copy submissions are accepted as an alternative. The procurement includes specific security requirements for deliveries to correctional facilities, suspension and debarment certifications, and compliance with various state and federal regulations. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by August 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST, with responses posted as amendments to the Electronic State Business Daily. The agency reserves standard rights regarding sample requests, bid evaluation, and contract administration, with contact information provided for both procurement (Daton Splamm) and contract management (Ronald Schlenker) personnel.