ESBD_443791_1754602628199_IW224842.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for oral fluid lab confirmation tests. The solicitation seeks bids to establish a blanket purchase order (BPO) for oral fluid confirmation tests for various substances, including amphetamine, benzodiazepine, cocaine, opiates, PCP, fentanyl, barbiturate, ethanol, and cannabinoids. The bid is scheduled to open on August 25, 2025, at 3 P.M., with an issue date of August 7, 2025. The contract term is from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, with electronic bid submission preferred via the email address bids@tdcj.texas.gov.

The solicitation includes two line items: the first for 3,800 oral fluid lab confirmation tests at the Huntsville unit, and the second for 1,140 tests at the Odessa District Parole Office. Bidders are required to submit electronic responses with a 10 MB attachment limit, preferring Microsoft Office formats. The bid emphasizes compliance with various state and federal regulations, including provisions related to Texas Bidder requirements, vendor maintenance, and specific security protocols for deliveries to correctional facilities. The document includes detailed instructions for bid submission, vendor identification, and compliance with state procurement guidelines, with a focus on electronic submission and specific formatting requirements.