IW221288 - Miscellaneous Paints and Protective Coatings

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) numbered TM221288 for miscellaneous paints and protective coatings to be delivered to the TDCJ Cofield Unit Metal Fabrication in Tennessee Colony, Texas. The procurement involves seven specific line items including high heat black enamel, white factory pack, ultramarine blue paint, xylene solvent, custom formula forest green paint, urethane hardener, and 2.8 VOC black DTM polyurethane, with quantities ranging from 5 to 100 gallons per item. Bid submissions are due on June 30, 2025, at 3 P.M., with electronic submission preferred via BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV and a 10 MB attachment limit for electronic bids. Bidders must provide one original signed paper copy and certify compliance with various state requirements, including verification of not being listed on federal terrorism watch lists and providing material safety data sheets for hazardous materials. The solicitation includes specific security provisions for deliveries to correctional facilities, such as staff escort requirements, search procedures, and restrictions on contraband.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. Potential bidders must comply with Texas procurement rules, provide necessary identification numbers, and meet state-mandated certifications related to E-Verify usage, non-discrimination policies, and state ethics regulations. The contract allows the state to reject any bid and make awards based on best value considerations, with payment terms specified as thirty calendar days after invoice receipt or goods delivery. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documents, the procurement is focused on specialized paint and coating products for a correctional facility's metal fabrication unit. Point of contact for this solicitation includes Cameron Bittick and Brandy Hairell from the TDCJ Contracts and Procurement Department, who can provide additional information about the bidding process and requirements.