Rainsuits - Prison Store

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is procuring rainsuits through Bid No. IW242649 via the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD). This solicitation seeks qualified vendors to supply rainwear items, with specifications and requirements detailed in the solicitation documents. The procurement references manufacturer number #22110201 and DAJIAN catalog products as baseline specifications. Bidders are permitted to submit alternate manufacturers or TDCJ-approved equivalent products, provided they submit detailed specification sheets with their bids and may be required to furnish product samples prior to award for evaluation purposes. The bid opening is scheduled for February 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM, and all bidders must acknowledge receipt of Amendment No. 1 in their bid submission to receive consideration. Bidders should direct any questions or requests for information regarding previous contract awards or bid tabulations to the TDCJ through open records requests referencing the previous solicitation number. The designated contract specialist for this procurement is Andrea Jones.

The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises, historically underutilized businesses, or other state-designated vendor categories at this time, though such provisions may be included in the full solicitation package. No information regarding incumbent contractors, current service providers, or transition requirements has been provided in the available documentation. Similarly, no award values or budget ranges have been disclosed in the posted materials. All bidders are required to comply with applicable Texas state procurement laws and regulations, including any bonding requirements, insurance provisions, and compliance certifications outlined in the complete solicitation documents. Interested vendors must submit their name, address, fax number, and email address to the TDCJ to ensure receipt of any solicitation amendments, as the state assumes no liability for a bidder's failure to receive amendments if proper contact information has not been provided prior to the February 26, 2026, deadline.