ESBD_467559_1762552712022_IW235456.pdf

This Invitation for Bids is issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for the procurement of blanket material. The solicitation seeks 15,000 yards of nonwoven needle-punched blanket material manufactured by Milliken (manufacturer number SY609) in charcoal gray color. The material must meet specific specifications including 40% virgin synthetic poly staple and 60% recycled synthetic/natural fiber content, compliance with California flame retardancy standards, a maximum char length of six inches, and testing in accordance with California Technical Bulletin 117, Section E, Part 1. Delivery is requested to the TDCJ Clements Unit Shoe Factory in Amarillo, Texas within seven days of purchase order receipt. The bid opening date is November 24, 2025 at 3:00 p.m., with the deadline for questions set at November 11, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. (CST). Bidders are encouraged to contact the primary contact, Daton Splawn, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Electronic submission of bids is preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov with the solicitation number IW235456 in the subject line, though hard copy submissions are also accepted.

The pricing structure requires bidders to quote freight prepaid and allowed on an F.O.B. destination basis, with freight charges incorporated into unit costs rather than shown separately; bids with separate freight charges will not be accepted. The document specifies that no cash discount information is being claimed for this procurement. TDCJ reserves the right to request samples within seven calendar days of receipt for evaluation purposes, with failure to submit samples resulting in bid disqualification and all sample costs borne by the bidder. Delivery preferences favor Texas resident service-disabled veterans, Texas-based bidders, and various state and local preference categories. The bidder must certify eligibility to participate, compliance with state statutes, and absence from federal terrorism watch lists. Additionally, vendor payments will be applied toward any outstanding state debts including delinquent taxes and child support. The contract and related information are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act.