Chemicals

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of Coco Diethanolamine, a chemical stabilizer/foam product (spectramide 1:1, Palm Kernel Amide). The solicitation, released on June 19, 2025, seeks 28,800 pounds of the chemical to be delivered to the TDCJ Childress Distribution Warehouse in Childress, TX. The product specifications require a viscous liquid with light amber coloration, a pH of 9.0-10.0, and specific gravity of 0.975 G/L. Bids are due by July 8, 2025, at 3 P.M., with electronic submission preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a recommended attachment limit of 10 MB per email. Evaluation criteria will include unit price, previous performance, quality, conformance to specifications, and other best value considerations as determined by TDCJ. Vendors must comply with Texas state regulations, provide material safety data sheets, and meet electronic and information resources accessibility standards.

The solicitation includes specific vendor requirements such as compliance with suspension, debarment, and terrorism checks, and verification of being free from state tax delinquencies. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, vendors must meet comprehensive state procurement guidelines and certifications. The procurement process requires vendors to submit detailed contact information and remain responsible for monitoring any amendments to the solicitation. Potential bidders must proactively confirm receipt of all solicitation updates and maintain current communication channels. Though a specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement appears to be a targeted chemical supply contract for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's distribution operations. Vendors will need to demonstrate technical capability, compliance with state regulations, and the ability to meet precise product specifications to be considered for the contract.