Invitation for Bids Summary

This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the establishment of a purchase order for raw materials. The solicitation seeks bids for five line items consisting of metal fabrication materials: metal sheet (125,000 each), flat bar stock (10,000 each in one instance and 150,000 each in another instance), and angle iron (165,000 each and 265,000 each). All materials are carbon steel conforming to ASTM standards and must be delivered to the TDCJ Coffield Unit Metal Fabrication facility in Tennessee Colony, Texas 75884. The bid opening is scheduled for November 13, 2025, at 3:00 P.M., with the solicitation number IM233284. Bids must be submitted electronically to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV with a limit of 10 MB per email attachment, or submitted in hard copy to the TDCJ Contracts and Procurement office at Two Financial Plaza, Suite 703, Huntsville, Texas 77340. The deadline for all questions is November 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Standard Time, with answers posted as an amendment on November 5, 2025. Bidders are required to provide a point of contact name, phone number, and email address with their submissions.

Pricing is requested on a firm fixed-price basis with freight quoted F.O.B. destination, prepaid and allowed, with delivery to be considered as a factor in award determination. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all specifications, with payment due 30 calendar days after invoice receipt and completion of goods delivery. The contract will be effective for up to three months at the sole discretion of the TDCJ, which reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Bidders must comply with all applicable laws, including suspension and debarment requirements, and must provide their Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer Identification Number. The solicitation includes mandatory security requirements for deliveries to correctional facilities, including security escorts, background checks, vehicle inspections, and restrictions on contraband. The TDCJ takes no responsibility for electronic responses prevented from reaching the proper destination server by security software, and bidders are cautioned to read specifications carefully for any exceptions to standard product offerings.