ESBD_464416_1761160676203_IW233703.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 Red Oxide Primer. The solicitation seeks 140 pallets of 5-gallon containers of Red Oxide Primer (manufacturer CPC, item number OAP835-ROX/PL, stock number 630-72) for delivery to the TDCJ Coffield Unit Metal Fabrication facility at 2661 FM 2054 West, Tennessee Colony, Texas 75884. The bid opening is scheduled for November 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Electronic submission is the preferred method, with bids to be submitted to bids@tdcj.texas.gov using solicitation number IW233703. The deadline for all questions concerning the solicitation is October 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with answers posted by October 29, 2025. Bids must be received by the stated opening date and time, and the TDCJ requests that freight be quoted as F.O.B. destination, prepaid and allowed.

The TDCJ will assume freight charges are not included in the price if the freight/delivery charge line is left blank. Delivery is considered a factor in the award decision. Bidders must certify that they are not suspended, debarred, or ineligible to participate in federal, state, or local governmental transactions and must comply with all applicable state statutes and procurement rules. Bidders must comply with the Texas Hazard Communication Act by providing Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous materials sold. Security procedures apply for deliveries to correctional facilities, including required security escorts, vehicle searches, and restrictions on contraband. Contractor staff must adhere to personnel directives regarding sexual misconduct with inmates. The bidder agrees that any payments due under the contract will be applied toward debt owed to the State of Texas, including delinquent taxes and child support. All documents must be submitted in Microsoft Office formats or Adobe PDF, with a maximum of 10 MB of attachments per email.