ESBD_468594_1762957515523_IW235593.pdf

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), Contracts and Procurement Department, located in Huntsville, Texas. The procurement seeks quotations for welding gloves with inside stitching, leather material, manufactured by Trust (Manufacturer Part #: TRT 3060XL), with a quantity of 12,000 pairs. The gloves are to be delivered to the TDCJ Polwedge Unit Metal Fabrication facility at 1400 FM 3452, Palestine, Texas 75803. The RFQ was issued on November 10, 2025, with quotations due by November 12, 2025. The reference number for this procurement is IM235593. Contact information for inquiries is provided for both Candice Johnson (primary contact) and Carrie Ringo at the TDCJ Contracts and Procurement Department.

Quotations must be submitted on an F.O.B. destination, freight prepaid and allowed basis. The RFQ permits periodic price adjustments to reflect tariff changes after the response due date, provided contractors document the effective date and scope of the tariff adjustment and demonstrate the necessity and reasonable cost impact. TDCJ reserves the right to reduce or retract tariff adjustments with five business days' notice. Standard compliance requirements apply, including bidder eligibility verification regarding suspension and debarment status, compliance with Texas statutes and procurement rules, and adherence to the federal government's terrorism watch list. Additional requirements include provisions for payment application toward debt elimination (delinquent taxes, student loans, and child support owed to Texas), security procedures for correctional facility deliveries, and compliance with the Public Information Act. Bidders are prohibited from using artificial intelligence without prior written consent from TDCJ.