Metal Parts

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is seeking bids for a comprehensive metal parts procurement through Invitation for Bids (IFB) number IM210828. The solicitation requires vendors to provide specific metal materials including flat bar hot rolled carbon steel, angle iron carbon steel, and sheet cold roll carbon steel to be delivered to the TDCJ Coffield Unit Metal Fabrication facility in Tennessee Colony, TX. Specific quantitative requirements include 20 pieces of 3/8" x 1.5" x 20' flat bar, 200 pieces of 3/8" x 2" x 20' flat bar, 200 pieces of 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 3/16" x 20' angle iron, 300 pieces of 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 3/16" x 20' angle iron, 81 pieces of 10 gauge 48" x 96" sheet steel, and 80 pieces of 12 gauge 60" x 120" sheet steel. All materials must conform to ASTM A36 or ASTM A1008 specifications. The bid is an all-or-nothing award with electronic submission preferred via bids@tdcj.texas.gov, though hard copy submissions are acceptable. Bid opening is scheduled for March 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM, with pricing required to remain valid for 7 days past the bid due date. Procurement terms include F.O.B. destination pricing with freight prepaid and allowed, with all freight charges incorporated into the unit cost.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, potential bidders must carefully follow communication protocols outlined in the TDCJ disclaimer. Bidders are required to submit their contact information (name, address, fax number, and email address) to the TDCJ contact person to receive potential amendments, with the agency emphasizing that they will not be responsible for bidders who fail to receive updates due to non-submission of contact details. The solicitation does not provide specific budget ranges or award values, nor does it list incumbent vendors or require integration with existing infrastructure. Interested vendors must ensure compliance with all specifications, particularly the material standards of ASTM A36 or ASTM A1008, and be prepared to provide the exact quantities and specifications of metal parts as detailed in the IFB. Prospective bidders should carefully review all documentation and be prepared to meet the stringent procurement requirements of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.