ESBD_444213_1754678186990_IW224638.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 Human Services Drug Testing Services and Confirmation Test SMAB, specifically for various drug confirmations including Amphetamine, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Opiates, PCP, Fentanyl, Barbiturates, Ethanol, and Cannabinoids. The bid is scheduled to open on August 22, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with a contract term from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The total requested quantities include 1,200 tests for the first line item and 360 tests for the second line item, to be delivered to the TDCJ Parole Division District Parole Office in Monahans, Texas.

The bid allows for electronic submission preferred, with a recommendation of 10 MB attachment limit per email. Bidders must comply with Texas state bidding requirements, including providing a point of contact, submitting specification documents, and meeting various compliance certifications. The solicitation includes provisions for Texas resident bidder preferences, vendor maintenance requirements, and specific security protocols for contractor staff working in correctional facilities. Bidders must also complete various certifications related to state and federal compliance, including verifications regarding suspension, debarment, terrorism, and conflicts of interest. The procurement is funded through state appropriations, with the TDCJ reserving the right to increase, decrease, change, or cancel the order via purchase order change notice.