ESBD_521220_1781806627416_6_Addendum #1 304T-26-850A2.pdf

This addendum issued by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Statewide Procurement Division, extends the bid opening date for IFB 304T-26-850A2 regarding textiles, fibers, and piece goods. The solicitation encompasses 39 line items across multiple textile categories including nylon flags and fabrics, twill fabrics, mesh bag fabric, thermal knit fabric, greige sheeting, filament spun-bonded polypropylene, cotton batting and fiberfill, cotton waste, jersey knit fabrics, and clear vinyl. The primary customer is the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, which will utilize these materials for offender and employee clothing and institutional furnishings at facilities in Gatesville, Huntsville, Lamesa, Abilene, and Dayton. Expected quantities range from 3,000 to 16,000,000 units depending on product type. The original response due date of June 25, 2026 has been extended to July 28, 2026. The initial contract term runs from the Notice of Award effective date through May 31, 2027, with four renewal options extending through May 31, 2030, plus one additional optional year that the CPA may unilaterally exercise.

Respondents must submit certified laboratory testing reports from domestic U.S.-based laboratories for all line items, with tests dated no earlier than 12 months prior to the June 3, 2026 posting date. Pricing must be firm, all-inclusive, and fixed on the mandatory price sheet with FOB Destination terms and all shipping and delivery fees included in unit prices. Respondents must factor a 1.5% Texas SmartBuy administrative fee into all pricing. No set-asides apply; this is a competitive solicitation open to all qualified respondents. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $500,000 per occurrence. Price adjustments after the initial term are permitted only per Producer Price Index formulas with 80% correlation to designated BLS indices and 10% correlation to transportation services. Failure to submit the signed addendum with the response may result in disqualification.