ESBD_461725_1760549353884_IW232925.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for a blanket material procurement. The solicitation (Bid Number 1M232925) is scheduled for bid opening on October 29, 2025, at 3 P.M. in Huntsville, Texas. The procurement is for 16,000 yards of nonwoven fabric with specific technical requirements, to be delivered to the TDCJ Clements Unit Shoe Factory in Amarillo, Texas. Electronic bid submissions are preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a deadline for questions on October 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM (CST).

The requested material must meet detailed specifications, including being nonwoven, needle-punched, composed of 408 virgin synthetic poly staple with 60% recycled synthetic/natural fiber, and colored charcoal gray. Critical requirements include flame retardancy per California regulations, with specific testing compliance, a maximum char length of six inches, and a weight of 20 ounces per linear yard. The bid includes provisions for vendor qualifications, security requirements for delivery personnel, and strict guidelines for contractor conduct when accessing TDCJ facilities. The document emphasizes compliance with state regulations, including restrictions on vendors with suspension, debarment, or terrorism-related ineligibility, and requires bidders to agree to potential payment applications toward eliminating state-related debts.