IW233705 - Red Oxide Primer

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is seeking bids for 140,000 pails of red oxide primer, specifically CPC's OAP835-ROX/PL 5-gallon product, to be delivered to the TDCJ Coffield Unit Metal Fabrication facility in Tennessee Colony, TX. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) requires electronic submission via email to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV with a 10 MB attachment limit, or hard copy submission to Two Financial Plaza, Suite 703, Huntsville, TX 77340. The bid opening is scheduled for November 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST, with a question deadline of October 28, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. Bidders must submit documents in Microsoft Office or PDF formats and certify compliance with suspension, debarment, and terrorism restrictions. Delivery is a critical evaluation factor, with freight costs to be quoted as F.O.B. destination, prepaid and allowed. Bidders must also provide Material Safety Data Sheets and comply with Texas Hazard Communication Act requirements.

The procurement opportunity appears open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must possess a Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer Identification Number, and cannot be subject to suspension or debarment. The solicitation includes comprehensive security procedures for deliveries to TDCJ correctional facilities, including staff escort requirements, vehicle security measures, and restrictions on personnel and contraband. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 140,000 pails of primer, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. Vendors must comply with numerous state certifications, including antitrust compliance, child support obligations, E-Verify system usage, and prohibitions on boycotts. The contract will be governed by Texas law, with any legal actions required to be filed in Travis County. Primary contact for inquiries is Cameron Bittick at 936-437-3858, with a secondary contact of Daniela Castaneda at 936-437-3863.