ESBD_450200_1756414427060_IW227061 - Sewing Thread.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for sewing thread. The solicitation seeks 15,500 cone units of 100% polyester sewing thread, specifically Champion Thread with T-40 poly champcore neutral (white) color, size PLY 2, with specific technical specifications including breaking strength and elongation requirements. The bid is scheduled to open on September 12, 2025 at 3 P.M., with an anticipated contract term from the award date through August 31, 2026 and no options to renew.

The procurement will be delivered to the Wainwright (formerly Eastham) Unit Garment Factory in Lovelady, TX, with electronic bid submission preferred via bids@tdcj.texas.gov. Bidders must comply with specific submission requirements, including a 10 MB attachment limit per email and document format restrictions. The solicitation includes comprehensive security provisions for delivery to correctional facilities, requiring contractor staff to follow specific security protocols. Bidders must certify eligibility by confirming they have not been suspended, debarred, or listed on federal terrorism watch lists, and must agree that any payments may be applied towards outstanding state debts.