Fiberfill Batting

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is seeking a procurement for Fiberfill Batting Fabric through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) released on May 9, 2025, with a quote submission deadline of May 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The solicitation requests 30,000 yards of specialized fiberfill batting fabric to be delivered to the Hughes Unit Garment Factory in Gatesville, TX. The fabric must meet specific technical requirements, including a weight of 5.4 ounces per square yard, high loft, non-woven composition, and 1/4 inch thickness. The material must be composed of carded machine grade post-consumer cotton/polyester fibers, reprocessed with virgin polyester and polyvinyl acetate, and conform to precise specifications for binder ratio, staple length, and denier. Electronic bid submission is preferred, with a recommended attachment limit of 10 MB per email, and bidders are required to carefully review all solicitation documents, including the Terms and Conditions file that provides comprehensive bidding guidelines.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must certify their eligibility and agree that payments may be applied towards any state debts, including delinquent taxes and child support. The contract includes provisions for potential price adjustments related to tariffs and mandates compliance with public information acts and strict security protocols for delivery to correctional facilities. While no specific budget range is detailed, the procurement is for a substantial quantity of specialized fabric. Potential vendors must adhere to various compliance requirements, including anti-terrorism and boycott restrictions, privacy act notices, and state procurement regulations. The TDCJ emphasizes the importance of submitting contact information to receive potential amendments to the solicitation, which will be posted on the Electronic State Business Daily, with the agency not responsible for bidders' failure to receive updated information.