Jersey Knit Fabric - IW263301

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requesting bids to establish a blanket purchase order for jersey knit fabric procurement under solicitation IW263301, with bids due September 3, 2026 and bid opening scheduled for August 27, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

The scope covers jersey knit fabric for inmate apparel production, with specifications varying by roll width to support different t-shirt sizes. The fabric specifications include defined widths, weights, and shrinkage characteristics. Orders are placed on an as-needed basis according to operational demand with no fixed purchasing schedule, no established minimum quantity requirement per release, and no predetermined order frequency. The agency historically paid $2.31 per pound for this fabric and expects approximately 50,000 pounds annually.

TDCJ's Contracts and Procurement Department issued Amendment No. 1 to IW263301 addressing bidder questions concerning procurement procedures and specifications. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment in their bid submission to receive consideration. Vendors must access additional solicitation details through the TDCJ Procurement Portal at https://tdcj.bonfirehub.com and submit product specification sheets as requested. Technical assistance is available through Euna Procurement Support via support.bonfire@eunasolutions.com or the Vendor Knowledgebase.

All bidders must comply with TDCJ Standard Terms and Conditions, which establish the legal and operational framework governing vendor relationships, including pricing structures, payment terms, performance requirements, quality assurance measures, insurance requirements, and compliance obligations. The procurement contact is Daton Splawn, CTCD, at daton.splawn@tdcj.texas.gov.