ESBD_446818_1755290696153_IW227241.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, including cylinder rental. The solicitation was issued on August 15, 2025, with a bid opening date of August 29, 2025 at 3 P.M. The contract involves two line items: 20,000 cylinders of chlorine with contents (meeting specific chemical institute requirements) and 60,000 cylinders for rental from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. The delivery location is the TDCJ Michael Unit, Unit Maintenance in Tennessee Colony, TX. Electronic bid submission is preferred, with bids to be sent to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, and the pricing is to remain firm through September 30, 2025.

The bid includes specific requirements for chlorine specifications, including a minimum 99.5% purity, maximum moisture levels, and restrictions on impurities. The unit price shall include all expenses related to delivery and installation. The TDCJ reserves the right to adjust prices periodically to reflect changes in tariffs, and bidders are required to provide vendor performance information. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with Texas government codes, including provisions related to vendor performance tracking, public information disclosure, and security requirements for deliveries to correctional facilities. Bidders must also certify compliance with state statutes regarding terrorism watch lists and provide information about potential conflicts of interest.