ESBD_480567_1769020016717_IW239667 Amendment 2.pdf

This is Amendment No. 2 to a solicitation issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department for Bid No. IW239667, a shoe stitching contract to supply footwear services for correctional facilities. The amendment extends the question-and-answer period and revises the bid opening date from January 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM to January 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The original bid submission deadline was January 21, 2026. Bidders are required to acknowledge receipt of this amendment either on the face of their bid or by returning one copy of the notice; failure to do so may result in the bid not being given consideration. The contract specialist is Daton Splawn.

The solicitation seeks vendors capable of providing comprehensive shoe manufacturing and assembly services with expertise in industrial stitching techniques and production standards for institutional footwear. Bidders must demonstrate substantial capacity for high-volume manufacturing, quality control, and compliance with strict correctional facility specifications. While specific budget amounts are not detailed in the amendment, similar correctional facility footwear contracts typically represent significant annual investments. Vendors must be prepared to meet rigorous durability and safety standards, maintain financial stability, provide performance bonds and insurance, and demonstrate manufacturing capacity sufficient to support the Texas state correctional system.