Invitation to Bid - IW246143

This solicitation, issued by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), was posted on April 14, 2026, with a bid due date of April 21, 2026. While the specific goods or services being procured are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the solicitation establishes comprehensive bidding requirements and mandatory compliance standards for all participating vendors. Bidders must submit bids on prescribed forms with unit pricing and firm pricing valid for 30 days from bid opening, with time-stamped delivery required at the designated location before the April 21 deadline. All bids must include itemized invoicing that references only the assigned purchase order number, and delivery of awarded goods must occur within 14 calendar days unless otherwise specified. The TDCJ reserves the right to award based on the low line item bid, low total of line items, or any combination deemed in the state's best interest, and may extend any resulting contract up to three months at its sole discretion. Prospective bidders are required to register with the Electronic State Business Daily to receive solicitation amendments and must proactively confirm receipt of all amendments prior to the response deadline.

This procurement opportunity includes a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certification component, which allows certified HUB vendors to participate in HUB set-aside contracts and access preferential procurement opportunities within the State of Texas. All bidders must obtain a Texas Identification Number (TINS) and Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) prior to contract award and must comply with E-Verify employment verification requirements for all personnel. Bidders are required to submit numerous certifications at the time of bid, including attestations regarding suspension or debarment status, antitrust compliance, child support obligations, and compliance with Texas statutes prohibiting discrimination or boycotts related to Israel, energy companies, firearms entities, and foreign-owned critical infrastructure companies. Payment terms specify that invoices will be paid 30 calendar days after the later of invoice receipt, goods receipt, or service completion, with vendors required to submit a Vendor Maintenance Direct Deposit and Substitute W-9 Form to facilitate electronic funds transfer. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement is not disclosed in the available documentation, and the TDCJ retains the right to terminate any contract without penalty if insufficient funds are appropriated for the current fiscal year (September 1-August 31).