ESBD_458415_1759257661595_IW230406.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 badges and wallets. The solicitation (Bid Number IM230406) is scheduled for bid opening on October 15, 2025, at 3 P.M., with electronic submission preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov. The procurement involves 200,000 total badges (two line items of 100,000 each), specifically gold electroplated block-style badges with blue enamel, featuring "Department of Criminal Justice" and "Texas" text, and an attachment of a glue-in wallet (BC100-D4 dress leather bi-fold with single ID).

The bid requires F.O.B. destination pricing, with bidders expected to quote prepaid freight. Detailed specifications include specific requirements for badge design, text, and wallet characteristics, with the manufacturer listed as Smith and Warren (Manufacturer #: 24002). The delivery destination is the TDCJ Security Operations Warehouse in Huntsville, TX. Bidders must comply with various state regulations, including provisions related to suspension, debarment, and terrorism watch lists, and must certify eligibility to participate in the procurement. The solicitation includes extensive security requirements for delivery personnel and vehicles, with strict guidelines about interactions within correctional facilities.