ESBD_456941_1758745090157_IW229998.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 Cotton Duck Canvas. The solicitation (Bid Number IM229998) is scheduled for bid opening on October 08, 2025, at 3 P.M., with electronic submissions preferred via bids@tdcj.texas.gov. The primary procurement is for 5,000 yards of cotton duck canvas with specific material requirements, including single fill duck fabric with 100% cotton, a fiber content of 62-63" embrio, and a weight of 7 oz per square yard. The canvas is to be black in color, with a brand specification of Harvest Duck, and must be delivered within 60 days of a purchase order being awarded.

The bid includes detailed specifications for the canvas, such as thread size, construction requirements, and testing standards like ASTM D-3776 Method C. The document outlines specific delivery instructions to the TDCJ Clements Unit Shoe Factory in Amarillo, TX, and includes provisions for price adjustments related to tariffs, security protocols for deliveries to correctional facilities, and compliance requirements. Bidders must certify eligibility, comply with Texas statutes, and acknowledge potential public information act requirements. The solicitation emphasizes strict security measures, including background checks, restrictions on contractor staff interactions, and prohibitions on introducing contraband into correctional facilities.