ESBD_464419_1761165300879_IW233514.pdf

This is an Invitation for Bids issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Contracts and Procurement Department, for the procurement of one Kevlar 15" Cool Touch Puppet Style Oven Mitt (Stock Number 850-50, manufactured by Sam Jamar, Part Number CTP15). The quantity requested is 1,200.0000 units with delivery to TDCJ Facilities Central Warehouse, 861 IH 45 North, Dock A, Huntsville, Texas 77320. The bid opening date is November 10, 2025, at 3:00 P.M., with the solicitation number IW233514. The deadline for all questions concerning this solicitation is October 30, 2025, at 10:00 P.M. (CST), with answers posted to the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) as an amendment with an anticipated posting date of November 3, 2025. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV or, alternatively, as hard copy submissions to the TDCJ Contracts and Procurement Department, Two Financial Plaza, Suite 703, Huntsville, Texas 77340, Attention: Stephen Smith. Bids must be received by the stated opening date and time, with faxed bids not accepted.

Pricing terms require bidders to quote freight F.O.B. destination, prepaid and allowed, with freight charges added into the unit cost of line items and not shown separately; bids with freight charges will not be accepted. Delivery may be a factor in the award. Bidders must comply with suspension, debarment, and terrorism provisions, including verification that neither the bidding entity nor its principals are listed on the Federal Government's Terrorism Watch List. Awarded vendors agree that all payments will be applied toward debt owed to the state of Texas, including delinquent taxes, student loan payments, and child support. Contractor staff accessing TDCJ premises must comply with security procedures, including escort requirements, adherence to Personnel Directive PD-29 regarding sexual misconduct with inmates, prohibition of contraband, vehicle inspections, appropriate attire, restrictions on ex-inmates, and prohibition of minors and pets. TDCJ reserves the right to request samples prior to award for evaluation purposes, with respondents required to submit samples within seven calendar days of request; failure to submit samples or samples that do not conform to specifications will result in disqualification. The bidder acknowledges that this contract information is public and subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act.