Police Tear Gas

This is a Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) statewide procurement opportunity posted on March 11, 2026, with a due date of March 4, 2026. The solicitation establishes standard terms and conditions for the procurement of goods and services to support TDCJ operations. Bidders must submit bids on designated forms that are time-stamped at the specified location by the deadline and must include their Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer Identification Number, with bids required to remain firm for 30 days from the bid opening date. The TDCJ reserves the right to award contracts based on the low line item bid, low total of line items, or any other combination serving the state's best interest, and may extend any resulting contract up to three months at its sole discretion. All electrical items must meet OSHA standards and bear appropriate UL, FMRC, or NEMA listings. Delivery shall occur during normal working hours unless prior approval is obtained, with a default delivery requirement of 14 calendar days from bid acceptance. Payment shall be made 30 calendar days after the later of invoice receipt, goods receipt, or service completion, in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2251.

This procurement includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) component that establishes eligibility criteria and certification requirements for vendors seeking HUB designation status. Bidders must comply with extensive state certifications including E-Verify system usage, suspension and debarment verification, antitrust law compliance, and child support obligation verification, along with disclosure of any owners with at least 25 percent ownership interest and their Social Security numbers. Vendors must comply with accessibility standards outlined in 1 TAC Chapter 213 and provide Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates or equivalent documentation. Additional compliance requirements prohibit discrimination against firearm entities, mandate non-cooperation with boycotts of Israel or energy companies, and require verification of non-association with designated foreign countries. The TDCJ's obligation for performance beyond the current fiscal year (September 1 through August 31) is contingent upon legislative approval and appropriated funds, with the right to terminate the contract without penalty if insufficient funds are appropriated. No specific award value or budget range is listed in the available documentation.