ESBD_446815_1755289635335_IW226686.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 liquid chlorine, cylinders, and related rental services. The solicitation seeks bids for approximately 250,000 cylinders of chlorine (150 lbs) with specific chemical composition requirements, 960,000 cylinders of chlorine rental for the period of September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026, and 15,000 additional cylinders. The bid opening is scheduled for August 29, 2025 at 3 P.M., with a solicitation issuance date of August 15, 2025. The bid submission deadline for written questions is August 18, 2025, and the anticipated contract commencement is September 1, 2025. Electronic submission is preferred, with bids to be sent to bids@tdcj.texas.gov.

The document outlines specific technical requirements for the chlorine, including minimum purity levels, maximum impurity thresholds, and delivery specifications to the TDCJ Beto Unit Maintenance in Tennessee Colony, TX. Pricing is to remain firm through September 30, 2025, with provisions for potential future price adjustments based on tariff changes. The bid includes comprehensive security requirements for delivery staff, including restrictions on interactions with inmates, contraband prohibitions, and search protocols. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with Texas government procurement regulations, including provisions for vendor performance, payment applications, and adherence to state procurement guidelines. Interested bidders must comply with detailed submission requirements, including document formatting, attachment size limitations, and specific electronic submission protocols.