Gastrointestinal Drugs

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 1W221333 for a blanket purchase order of pharmaceutical drugs to be resold through TDCJ commissary warehouses. The procurement specifically seeks Omeprazole Magnesium 20 mg tablets (150,000 cases), Docusate Sodium stool softener 100 mg capsules (65,000 cases), and Fiber Laxative caplets (65,000 cases), with precise packaging requirements of 14-24 tablets/packages per case. The bid solicitation covers jurisdictions including Van Zandt County and multiple Houston City regions, with electronic bid submissions preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov. The bid opening is scheduled for June 25, 2025, at 3 P.M. in Huntsville, Texas, with vendor pricing to be held through September 1, 2025. Bidders must submit documents in Microsoft Office or PDF formats and comply with Texas state statutes, including verification of no suspension, debarment, or terrorism connections. Key deliverables include UPC barcode labeling and delivery to the TDCJ Huntsville Commissary Warehouse within 14 calendar days of award.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must provide accurate vendor information and meet comprehensive compliance requirements, including potential sample submissions and strict packaging specifications. The procurement appears to be open to pharmaceutical and medical supply vendors capable of meeting the detailed product and delivery specifications. While specific award values are not disclosed in the available documentation, the volume of cases suggests a substantial pharmaceutical contract with potential significant monetary value. The TDCJ emphasizes electronic submission with a recommended attachment limit of 10 MB per email, and hard copy submissions are also accepted. Vendors must be prepared to demonstrate their capability to consistently supply the specified pharmaceutical products with precise packaging requirements and within the specified delivery timeframe.