IW210869

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is soliciting bids for specialized locks, parts, and accessories through Invitation for Bids (IFB) IW210869. The procurement specifically requires 6 right-hand and 6 left-hand deadlatchless cylinder locks manufactured by Southern Folger (models SS/10120AM-1-115V-RHRB-A and LHRB-A), along with 12 pigtail connections and 5 para cut keys matching the locks' specific key codes. These items are to be delivered to the TDCJ Coffield Unit Metal Fabrication facility located in Tennessee Colony, Texas. Bidders can submit electronic bids to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV or provide one original signed hard copy, with electronic submissions preferred and limited to 10 MB per email attachment. The bid submission deadline is March 11, 2025, at 3 P.M., with all questions required to be submitted by February 27, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST. Pricing must be F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and allowed, and any additional freight charges must be clearly stated in the bid documentation.

The solicitation includes several preference considerations for bidding organizations, specifically offering advantages to Texas resident businesses, service-disabled veterans, and businesses utilizing agricultural products or environmentally sensitive materials. While no specific budget range is provided in the documentation, the procurement appears to be a targeted acquisition for specialized correctional facility hardware. No incumbent vendor information is explicitly mentioned, and there are no apparent restrictions limiting the types of organizations that can respond to the bid. The procurement seems focused on obtaining precise, high-quality lock mechanisms and associated components for the TDCJ's metal fabrication unit. Potential bidders should carefully review the technical specifications and ensure complete compliance with the detailed requirements outlined in the IFB documentation to maximize their chances of a successful proposal.