ESBD_446829_1755293379082_IW227288.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, to be delivered to the C.T. Terrell Unit Maintenance facility in Rosharon, Texas. The solicitation was issued on August 15, 2025, with a bid opening date of August 29, 2025, at 3 P.M. The contract will cover the purchase and rental of chlorine cylinders for the period from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026. The bid includes four line items: 65 cylinders of chlorine with contents, 190 cylinders of 150 lbs. chlorine cylinder rentals, 20 cylinders, and 50 cylinders of 1-ton chlorine cylinders.

The bid requires electronic submission to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a 10 MB attachment limit per email. Bidders must submit documents in Microsoft Office formats, and the TDCJ recommends submission in PDF. The pricing is to remain firm through September 30, 2025, with specific requirements for vendor performance, security, and compliance with state regulations. The chlorine cylinders must meet specific chemical purity standards, with a minimum chlorine weight of 99.5% and detailed specifications for moisture, chloroform, and other chemical properties. The manufacturer is PVS DX, Inc., and the cylinders must comply with chlorine institute repackaging guidelines and DOT standards.