ESBD_505822_1776971592670_IW247219.pdf

This is Amendment No. 1 to a solicitation issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) for Bid No. IW247219. The amendment was issued to provide answers to bidder questions and revises the original bid opening date from April 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM to April 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Bidders are required to acknowledge receipt of this amendment in their bid submissions, either on the face of the bid or by returning a copy of the amendment notice. All amendments must be received and acknowledged prior to the revised bid opening date to ensure bid consideration.

Regarding pricing, the amendment provides historical pricing information indicating that TDCJ previously awarded Line Item 1 at $10.60 and Line Item 2 at $12.45. The solicitation includes mandatory Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting plan requirements with specific percentage targets for participation by certified HUB enterprises, including African American-owned, Hispanic American-owned, Native American-owned, Asian Pacific American-owned, and Service-Disabled Veteran-owned businesses. All subcontractors must be verified HUB-certified by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. The successful contractor will be required to submit quarterly reports documenting actual HUB subcontractor utilization and spending, with potential contract penalties or non-renewal for failure to meet established participation goals without documented good faith efforts.