ESBD_459153_1759434889089_IW231359 - Fiberfill batting.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for Fiberfill Batting Fabric, solicitation number 1M213359, with a bid opening date of October 16, 2025 at 3 P.M. The procurement seeks 30,000 yards of Fiberfill Batting Fabric - RPM 200, specifically a 6.6 ounce per square yard material with precise specifications including bonded, high loft, non-woven characteristics, 1/4 inch thickness, and specific requirements for composition and manufacturing. The delivery destination is the Hughes Unit Garment Factory, and bidders are encouraged to submit responses electronically to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a recommended submission before the opening date.

The solicitation includes specific technical requirements for the batting fabric, such as being made from carded machine grade post-consumer cotton/polyester fibers, requiring reproduction with virgin polyester and polyvinyl acetate, and meeting specific density and denier standards. Bidders must comply with various state regulations, including provisions related to suspension, debarment, terrorism watch lists, and public information disclosure. The document emphasizes that freight charges will not be accepted separately and must be incorporated into the unit price. Additional requirements include security protocols for deliveries to correctional facilities, restrictions on contractor staff interactions, and explicit guidelines for maintaining facility safety and order.