Metal Parts

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for metal parts and materials to be delivered to the TDCJ Coffield Unit Metal Fabrication facility in Tennessee Colony, Texas. Bid Number 1W216836 seeks approximately 800 units of various steel products, including hot rolled plates, sheets, round bars, and angle iron with specific dimensions conforming to ASTM standards. Electronic bid responses are preferably submitted via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a hard copy original signed paper response also required. The solicitation is scheduled to open on May 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with a critical deadline for questions set for April 30, 2025, at 12:00 PM (CST). Bidders must comply with Texas identification requirements, provide necessary documentation, and adhere to specific delivery and inspection protocols for the metal materials to be delivered to the facility located at 2661 FM 2054 West in Tennessee Colony.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors who can meet the specified technical requirements and comply with state government regulations. Bidders must provide certifications regarding suspension, debarment, and terrorism, and demonstrate compliance with state identification requirements. The solicitation includes provisions for potential fund availability contingencies and agency audit rights. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, vendors should be prepared to meet standard state government contracting requirements. The procurement is subject to standard state government terms, with the potential award value implied by the approximate 800 units of metal materials to be procured. Vendors should carefully review the detailed specifications and be prepared to submit comprehensive documentation demonstrating their ability to meet the technical and procedural requirements of the TDCJ solicitation.