IW233703 - Red Oxide Primer

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) number IW233703 for the procurement of Red Oxide Primer, specifically seeking 140 pallets of 5-gallon containers of CPC manufacturer's Red Oxide Primer (item number OAP835-ROX/PL, stock number 630-72). The procurement is targeted for delivery to the TDCJ Coffield Unit Metal Fabrication facility located in Tennessee Colony, Texas. The bid opening is scheduled for November 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with electronic submission preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov. All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by October 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with answers posted by October 29, 2025. Bidders are required to quote freight as F.O.B. destination, prepaid and allowed, with delivery considered a factor in the award decision. The procurement mandates that bidders certify they are not suspended or debarred from governmental transactions and must comply with the Texas Hazard Communication Act by providing Material Safety Data Sheets for hazardous materials.

No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise preferences are explicitly outlined in the procurement documents. Bidders must comply with extensive state requirements, including certifications related to suspension, debarment, antitrust compliance, child support obligations, and various state-specific prohibitions such as Israel boycott and energy company boycott restrictions. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the procurement includes rigorous security procedures for deliveries to correctional facilities, including vehicle searches and personnel directives. Contractors must adhere to sexual misconduct prevention guidelines and understand that any contract payments may be applied toward state-owed debts. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement involves 140 pallets of primer, suggesting a moderate-scale procurement with potential value in the thousands of dollars. All bid documents must be submitted in Microsoft Office or Adobe PDF formats, with a maximum of 10 MB of attachments per email submission.