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The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued an Invitation for Bids solicitation with a due date of February 10, 2026, for an unspecified procurement of goods or services. While the specific commodities or services are not detailed in the available documentation, the solicitation establishes a comprehensive bidding framework requiring vendors to submit bids on designated forms with firm pricing valid for 30 days from bid opening. Bidders must provide their Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer's Identification Number and comply with all Texas purchasing statutes and regulations. Standard delivery expectations are within 14 calendar days from order placement, with bids required to be submitted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid unless otherwise specified. The State reserves the right to award based on the low line item bid, low total of line items, or any combination serving the State's best interest, and may extend contracts up to three months at its discretion. Payment terms are Net 30, calculated 30 calendar days after the later of invoice receipt, goods receipt, or service completion. All bids must be submitted to the TDCJ Accounts Payable office at P.O. Box 4018, Huntsville, TX 77342-4018.

The TDCJ procurement process incorporates preference provisions for Texas-based vendors under 34 TAC Rule 20.306, specifically favoring goods produced or offered by Texas bidders owned by service-disabled veterans, as well as goods produced in Texas or offered by Texas bidders without such veteran ownership designations. Vendors must comply with E-Verify requirements for all employees and subcontractors, provide Material Safety Data Sheets when applicable, and ensure compliance with Texas accessibility requirements under 1 TAC Chapter 213. All electrical items must meet OSHA standards and carry appropriate listings from UL, FMRC, or NEMA. Numerous certifications are required, including compliance with suspension and debarment status, antitrust laws, child support obligations, and various boycott prohibitions relating to Israel, energy companies, Iran, Sudan, and foreign terrorist organizations. Bidders must proactively register with the TDCJ by providing their name, phone number, and email address to receive solicitation amendments posted on the Electronic State Business Daily, as the agency assumes no responsibility for bidders' failure to receive amendments if contact information has not been provided. No award value or budget range is disclosed in the available solicitation documents.