ESBD_459155_1759436816811_IW231379 - Black Loden Thread.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 black loden thread. The solicitation (Bid Number 1M231379) is scheduled for bid opening on October 16, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. The primary procurement is for 7,000 cones of black polyester thread, manufactured by Champion, with 6,000 yards per cone. The delivery destination is the Hughes Unit Garment Factory in Gatesville, TX, and electronic submission is preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a 10 MB attachment limit.

The bid includes specific requirements regarding freight (which must be F.O.B. destination and cannot be listed separately), vendor eligibility, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Bidders must certify they are not suspended or debarred and agree that any contract payments may be applied towards outstanding state debts. The solicitation includes detailed security protocols for deliveries to correctional facilities, requiring delivery staff to follow strict guidelines about interactions, contraband, and facility access. The state reserves the right to accept variations in quantity up to 10% and requires all documents to be submitted in Microsoft Office formats.