Mens Deodorant

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a blanket purchase order of men's deodorant, specifically soliciting bids for 1,320 cases of regular scent solid stick deodorant. Each case must contain 24 containers of 2.25 oz push-up style deodorant, with Xcess Ripped (Part #: 979-9) referenced as the brand specification. The procurement covers multiple jurisdictions including Van Zandt County and various Houston City locations, with bids due on June 25, 2025, at 3 P.M. Vendors must provide UPC barcoding for individual sales and receiving, and may be required to submit product samples for evaluation. Electronic bid submissions are preferred to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with hard copy submissions also accepted. Pricing must remain valid through September 1, 2025, and delivery to the Huntsville Commissary Warehouse is expected within 14 calendar days of contract award.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with state and federal requirements, including terrorism watch list checks and various regulatory compliance conditions. The TDCJ reserves the right to award the contract based on delivery time and specification compliance, with evaluation criteria likely emphasizing vendor responsiveness, product conformity, and timely delivery capabilities. While specific award value is not detailed in the documents, the procurement involves 1,320 cases of deodorant, suggesting a moderate-scale contract. Vendors must provide comprehensive contact information and acknowledge multiple legal and procedural requirements, including provisions related to public information, fraud prevention, and maintaining independent contractor status. The total contract value will be determined by the unit pricing submitted by successful bidders.