ESBD_444205_1754670893541_IW226605.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 cotton duck canvas. The solicitation seeks 5,000 yards of black cotton duck canvas from Caltak, with specific technical requirements including single-fill duck fabric, 100% cotton content, and detailed specifications for fiber content, weight, thread size, and construction. The bid is scheduled to open on August 22, 2025, at 3 P.M., with electronic submission preferred via bids@tdcj.texas.gov and hard copy submissions also accepted. The delivery location is the TDCJ Clements Unit Shoe Factory in Amarillo, Texas.

The bid includes specific pricing and delivery terms, with freight charges to be incorporated into the unit cost and not shown separately. Bidders must comply with various state regulations, including provisions related to suspension, debarment, and terrorism watch lists. The solicitation includes security requirements for deliveries to correctional facilities, mandating strict protocols for contractor staff, vehicle searches, and contraband prevention. Additional terms cover public information disclosure, artificial intelligence usage restrictions, and specific security procedures for staff accessing TDCJ facilities, with contact points provided for Lucerto Moreno Pineda and Daton Splawn from the TDCJ Contracts and Procurement Department for any bidder inquiries.