Jersey Knit Fabric

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is seeking bids for a blanket purchase order to procure 50,000 pounds of bleached optical white jersey knit fabric for its Hightower Unit Garment Factory in Dayton, Texas. The fabric must meet specific manufacturing standards, including a tubular width manufacturer (CUST TERSKNIT) with a weave that adheres to ASTM D-3776 Option B weight specifications of 6-6.75 ounces per square yard. Required specifications include less than 5% length and width shrinkage under institutional laundering conditions, availability in tubular widths of 22"/24"/26"/28"/32", a minimum of 22 needles per inch, and 25 wales per inch. The bid opening is scheduled for November 19, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with electronic submission preferred via email to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV. Bidders must submit their contact information and are required to quote prices on a free-on-board (F.O.B.) destination basis, with freight charges included in the unit cost. Questions must be submitted in writing to Daton Splawn by November 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST, with answers posted on the Electronic State Business Daily.

The solicitation includes several Texas bidder preferences under 34 TAC Rule 20.306, with set-asides available for Texas resident service-disabled veterans, Texas-produced goods, and agriculture products. Bidders must comply with suspension and debarment certifications, terrorism restrictions, and specific security requirements for deliveries to correctional facilities. The blanket purchase order will be effective from the award date through August 31, 2026, with the State reserving the right to make awards based on low line item or total bids. While no specific budget range is listed, the procurement involves 50,000 pounds of specialized fabric. Vendors must provide a Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer Identification Number, comply with e-Verify system verification, and meet extensive affirmation requirements regarding economic opportunities, child support compliance, and conflicts of interest. The contract includes provisions for potential contract extension up to three months and allows the State to terminate the contract for unavailability of funds with appropriate notice.