Invitation for bid - IW242053

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is soliciting bids for the procurement of gallon containers, as referenced in Bid No. IW242053. This is a competitive sealed bid procurement where bidders must submit pricing on a designated form with unit pricing and ensure time-stamped receipt at the TDCJ office by the bid opening deadline of February 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The solicitation requires bidders to acknowledge receipt of Bid Amendment No. 1, which clarified that caps and lids are not required to be provided with the gallon containers, either on the face of the bid or by returning one copy of the amendment notice. All electrical items, if applicable, must meet applicable OSHA standards and bear appropriate UL, FMRC, or NEMA listings. Standard delivery is expected within 14 calendar days unless otherwise specified. Bidders must comply with all Texas purchasing regulations and statutes and must maintain valid Texas Identification Numbers (T.I.N.S.) and Federal Employer Identification Numbers (EIN) prior to contract award. The TDCJ retains the right to award based on low line item bids, low total bids, or any combination serving the State's best interests.

The procurement includes a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUB) Subcontracting Plan requirement, which mandates that selected contractors commit to utilizing HUB-certified vendors as subcontractors and demonstrate good faith efforts to include underutilized business enterprises in the supply chain. Bidders must also certify compliance with numerous statutory requirements including E-Verify system usage, suspension and debarment status, antitrust law compliance, child support obligations, and prohibitions on boycotts of Israel, energy companies, and firearm entities. All bidders are required to provide their name, address, fax number, and e-mail address to the designated TDCJ contact person, Leslie Bowers, to receive amendments and solicitation updates posted on the Electronic State Business Daily. Bid prices must remain firm for 30 days from the bid opening date, and payment is made 30 calendar days after the later of invoice receipt, goods receipt, or service completion. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available solicitation documents.