ESBD_443792_1754604676968_IW224755.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, including specific drug screenings such as Amphetamine, Benzodiazepine, Cocaine, Opiates, PCP, Fentanyl, Barbiturate, Ethanol, and Cannabinoids. The bid opening is scheduled for August 26, 2025, at 3:00 P.M., with a bid number of IM24755. The contract term is from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. Electronic bid submission is preferred, with a 10 MB attachment limit, and bids can be submitted to bids@tdcj.texas.gov.

The solicitation includes two primary line items: 4,000 tests for oral fluid lab confirmation tests covering various drug confirmations, and 1,200 tests for synthetic cannabinoids confirmation. Bidders are required to provide specification submittals and comply with detailed security and delivery requirements for correctional facilities. The bid emphasizes compliance with various state regulations, including provisions related to historically underutilized businesses, historically underutilized business zone (HUB zone) requirements, and specific state and federal legal compliance measures. Bidders must also meet stringent security protocols when delivering to TDCJ facilities, including background checks, restrictions on staff interactions, and adherence to specific conduct guidelines.