Clear Vinyl

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is seeking bids for 35,000 yards of specialized clear vinyl material through Invitation for Bids (IFB) number IW211392. The procurement is specifically for 10.5 oz minimum double coated institutional clear film PVC with precise technical specifications, including 1000D x 1000D polyester reinforcement, 6x6 inserted warp knit thickness of 16 MIL, and antimicrobial finishes. The material must meet rigorous ASTM standards for breaking strength, tear resistance, and flame retardancy, and is intended for mattress production at the TDCJ Smith Unit Mattress Factory in Lamesa, TX. Key procurement dates include a bid question deadline of March 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM CST, with agency responses posted by March 5, 2025, and a final bid submission deadline of March 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM. Bidders must submit electronically to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV (preferred method) with file size limitations of 10 MB per email, using Microsoft Office or PDF formats, or provide hard copy submissions to the Huntsville office. The delivery terms are freight F.O.B. destination, prepaid and allowed, with specific product requirements including 32-inch wide rolls containing 100 yards, allowing maximum one splice per roll with splice pieces no smaller than 25 yards.

The solicitation documents do not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the precise technical specifications for the clear vinyl material. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the detailed technical requirements suggest a specialized manufacturing capability is necessary to produce the mattress-grade clear vinyl with specific performance characteristics. Though no explicit budget range is provided, the volume of 35,000 yards indicates a substantial procurement with potential significant contract value. The electronic submission process and specific technical requirements suggest the TDCJ is seeking a vendor with demonstrated manufacturing precision, quality control capabilities, and the ability to consistently produce institutional-grade materials that meet stringent performance standards. Vendors will need to carefully review the technical specifications and ensure their manufacturing processes can consistently deliver vinyl material that meets the TDCJ's exact requirements for institutional use.