Chemicals

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is seeking bids for the procurement of Sodium Laurel Sulfate (SLS), a chemical product to be delivered to the TDCJ Children's Distribution Warehouse in Childress, TX. The solicitation is for 58,880.0000 LB of a clear stream colored liquid chemical with specific characteristics, including a slight odor, pH of 7-9, and a flash point greater than 200*F. The procurement is specifically for a product manufactured by Spectrum Substances and supplied by Barentz North America. Electronic bid submissions are preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a 10 MB attachment limit, and hard copy submissions are also accepted. The bid opening is scheduled for June 17, 2025, at 3 P.M., with the solicitation initially posted on May 29, 2025. Evaluation of bids will be based on best value considerations, including price, previous performance, quality, and other factors deemed relevant by TDCJ.

The solicitation includes provisions for historically underutilized businesses and contains specific requirements for vendor participation. Bidders must have no delinquent taxes or child support obligations and must comply with state procurement regulations and security requirements for correctional facilities. There is a stated preference for Texas-based bidders, which may provide an advantage to local vendors. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves a significant quantity of chemical product for the state's criminal justice system. Vendors must submit complete contact information to ensure they receive all solicitation amendments, with communication possible via fax or email. The procurement emphasizes transparency and fair competition, with bidders required to proactively verify they have received all relevant documentation prior to the submission deadline.