ESBD_450951_1756914558513_IW226639 - Jersey Knit Fabric.pdf

The document is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for Jersey Knit Fabric. The solicitation seeks 50,000 pounds of tubular width jersey knit fabric with specific requirements, including a bleached optical white color, 50% cotton/50% polyester composition, and precise manufacturing specifications. The bid is scheduled to open on September 17, 2025, at 3 P.M., with an initial contract term from the award date through August 31, 2026, and four optional one-year renewals available through August 31, 2030. Electronic submission is preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a 10 MB attachment limit, and hard copy submissions are also accepted.

The fabric is intended for the Hightower Unit Garment Factory in Dayton, Texas, with detailed specifications including tubular widths from 18" to 32", specific machine cut and weave requirements, and strict shrinkage limitations. The procurement includes comprehensive security and delivery requirements for correctional facilities, with provisions for staff interactions, vehicle protocols, and strict guidelines for facility entry. Bidders must comply with Texas state statutes, government codes, and public information act requirements, and are subject to verification of eligibility to participate in the state procurement process. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with security protocols, prohibitions on contraband, and maintains specific restrictions on staff and delivery personnel interactions within correctional environments.