Dry Van Trailer

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requesting bids to establish a purchase order for a dry van trailer, with bids due July 24, 2026.

The solicitation calls for a single dry van trailer meeting specified technical and operational requirements. The scope includes detailed specifications for dimensions, weight capacity, construction materials, and safety features for use within the TDCJ system. All materials must be new and unused of current production. Bidding is open to vendors holding a Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer Identification Number; pricing must be quoted on an F.O.B. destination basis with freight prepaid and allowed.

The contract will be established as a purchase order arrangement. Bids must remain firm for thirty days from the response due date. The TDCJ reserves the right to make awards based on low line-item response, low total of line items, or any combination serving the best interest of the State, and may reject any and all items at its sole discretion. The contract is subject to termination without penalty if funds become unavailable or if legislative action affects TDCJ's authority, and the TDCJ may terminate for convenience on thirty days' written notice with no buyout amounts due. Pricing must include all costs associated with manufacturing, delivery, and any required inspections or certifications to bring the trailer into full operational status. All communications must be submitted in writing to the designated TDCJ purchaser and time-stamped at the specified office on or before the exact hour and date designated.