ESBD_457785_1758922214764_IW229992.pdf

This document is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for Canvas Innersole Material. The solicitation is seeking bids for 16,000 yards of blanket material to be delivered to the TDCJ Clements Unit Shoe Factory in Amarillo, Texas, with a bid opening date of October 14, 2025, at 3 P.M. The material specifications include a nonwoven fabric with specific requirements for fabric content, color (charcoal gray - dark), flame retardancy, and testing compliance with California technical standards.

The bid requires detailed material specifications, including a fabric composition of 40% virgin synthetic poly staple and 60% recycled synthetic/natural fiber with no wool contents. Delivery is requested within 30 days of the purchase order being awarded, with the manufacturer identified as Milliken (manufacturer #S¹609). Bidders must comply with various state regulations, including provisions related to suspension, debarment, and terrorism match lists. The document outlines strict security requirements for delivery staff, including background checks, search procedures, and prohibited items, reflecting the specialized nature of delivering materials to correctional facilities.