ESBD_446827_1755292449385_IW227281.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 185,000 cylinders of chlorine with contents, meeting specific chemical composition requirements, to be delivered to the TDCJ Coffield Unit Maintenance facility in Tennessee Colony, TX. The bid opening is scheduled for August 29, 2025 at 3 P.M., with a solicitation commencement date of September 1, 2025. The contract term is set for one year, from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026, with the option for electronic bid submission preferred.

The bid includes detailed specifications for chlorine cylinders, including minimum purity levels, maximum moisture content, and specific chemical impurity thresholds. The cylinders will be silver in color with red top caps, shipped as liquid under pressure and used as a gas. Bidders are required to provide unit pricing, with delivery costs included, and the TDCJ indicates that the award will be made to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder. The document outlines specific requirements for bidders, including compliance with Texas Government Code, vendor performance tracking, and adherence to security protocols when making deliveries to correctional facilities. Electronic submissions are preferred, with a recommended attachment limit of 10 MB per email and specific formatting requirements for submitted documents.