Blanket Purchase Order for Vinyl (PVC) Hospital Grade Clear Gloves

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is soliciting bids to establish a blanket purchase order for vinyl (PVC) hospital-grade disposable gloves, with responses due August 14, 2026. No set-aside or preference program applies.

The scope covers clear, powdered vinyl examination gloves compliant with ASTM D6319, available in sizes XS through XL. Gloves must be supplied from FDA-registered manufacturers. TDCJ anticipates purchasing approximately 2.5 million pairs annually, though actual volumes vary by facility need. Pricing must be quoted per thousand pairs with all costs inclusive of delivery to designated TDCJ locations. Vendors must maintain adequate inventory to meet TDCJ's lead-time requirements and provide firm pricing throughout the contract term, subject to TDCJ approval for any adjustments.

The contract term is one year from award with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods at TDCJ's discretion. TDCJ reserves the right to award based on low line-item response, low total of line items, or any combination serving the state's best interest, and may extend any awarded contract up to three months at its sole discretion. Award will consider price, respondent's performance history, quality and specification conformance, and other designated factors. TDCJ makes no quantity guarantees and may obtain products from other sources during the contract term.

Responses must be submitted on the specified form with unit pricing, time-stamped at the designated office by the exact deadline, signed by authorized representatives, and quoted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid. Respondents must provide their Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer Identification Number. Response prices must remain firm for 30 days from the due date. Vendors must comply with E-Verify certification, debarment and suspension verification, child-support obligation certification, antitrust affirmation, and certifications regarding human trafficking, foreign terrorist organizations, energy company boycotts, and Israel boycotts. Amendment No. 1 has been issued; bidders should review it on the TDCJ Procurement Portal at https://tdcj.bonfirehub.com. Contact Andrea Jones (andrea.jones@tdcj.texas.gov) for technical questions.