ESBD_450951_1756914521957_IW226639 Amendment 1.pdf

This document is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department, seeking bids for a blanket purchase order for jersey knit fabric. The solicitation (Bid No. IW226639) is scheduled to open on September 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with an initial contract term from the date of award through August 31, 2026. The contract includes four optional renewal periods, each extending the term for one additional year through August 31, 2030. Electronic bid submission is preferred, with responses to be sent to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a recommended attachment limit of 10 MB per email.

The bid requires all documents to be submitted in Microsoft Office formats (Word and Excel) or in a format readable by Microsoft Office software, with documents containing signatures to be submitted as Adobe PDF files. The TDCJ specifically notes that this procurement is for jersey knit fabric, though no specific quantity is detailed in the provided documents. Bidders are required to comply with various Texas procurement guidelines, including preferences for Texas resident service-disabled veterans and other specific vendor categories. Faxed bids will not be accepted, and bidders must ensure their electronic submissions are received before the deadline to be considered.