Clear Vinyl

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is seeking bids for 35,000 yards of 32.0-inch clear vinyl through Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. IW234046, specifically targeting institutional-grade materials for the Wynne Unit Mattress Factory in Huntsville, Texas. The vinyl must be a 10.5 oz double-coated clear vinyl manufactured by Glenmore Industries, model CV-CLEARVIEW, with rigorous technical specifications including ASTM D3776 weight standards, ASTM D751 trapezoid tear requirements, and a 6x6 1000 denier scrim minimum. Vendors must provide independent domestic laboratory test result confirmations within five working days of submitting a one-yard sample, and Material Safety Data Sheets are required with each shipment. The bid questions deadline was October 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM (CST), with the original bid opening scheduled for November 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM, though Amendment 1 extended the deadline to November 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Bids can be submitted electronically to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV or via hard copy to the TDCJ Contracts and Procurement Department, with electronic submission preferred and a 10 MB attachment limit per email.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses, and no incumbent vendor information is provided in the documents. Bidders must comply with Texas Government Code requirements, E-Verify system protocols, and various state certifications addressing suspension, debarment, child support, and conflict of interest disclosures. The procurement includes strict security requirements for deliveries to correctional facilities, such as mandatory security escorts, vehicle inspections, and restrictions on contractor access. While no specific budget range is listed, the procurement involves a substantial quantity of 35,000 yards of specialized vinyl material. The state reserves the right to accept and receive up to 10% in excess of ordered quantities and to make awards based on factors including price, bidder performance history, quality, specification conformance, and overall best value considerations as defined in 34 TAC Rules 20.207(c)(2) and 20.306.