Orange Stay Fast Dye Cuffs

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to establish a purchase order for the procurement of orange stay fast dye cuffs. The IFB requests bids for an estimated 35,000 units annually, with an initial one-year contract term and up to four one-year renewal options. Bids are due by November 15, 2022, and a mandatory bidder's conference will be held on November 1, 2022. The contract is expected to be awarded by December 1, 2022. The IFB outlines pricing terms, including a fixed unit price per cuff and the ability to adjust prices based on changes in raw material costs. The IFB has been amended to revise the initial bid specifications, extending the bid due date to December 10, 2021, and reducing the quantity to 15,000 units.

This is an unrestricted procurement, and the IFB does not include any set-aside requirements or preferences. The current incumbent vendor is not identified. The IFB indicates that the funding for this procurement will come from the TDCJ's operating budget, but does not provide specific funding amounts or sources.