Plastic Laminate Sheeting

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) Statewide Procurement Division has issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) 304T-26-665A3 for plastic laminate sheeting, primarily targeting the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). The solicitation encompasses 18 line items of horizontal grade standard (HGS) laminate sheets in 17 different colors and finishes, including wood-grain patterns like Gunstock Walnut, Graphite Nebula, Wild Cherry, and various oak and cherry variants, along with phenolic backer sheets. Products must meet specific technical requirements, including ASTM-E-84 and NEMA/ANSI LD3-2005 testing standards, with minimum specifications for thickness, fire ratings (Class B minimum), impact resistance, and heat resistance. Sheet sizes must be available in 48x96, 60x120, and 60x144 inch dimensions. The initial contract term runs from the award date through July 31, 2027, with potential renewals extending through July 31, 2030. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including laboratory test reports from A2LA-accredited domestic laboratories, descriptive product literature, and signed attachments. The submission deadline is December 3, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. Central Time, with electronic submission preferred to SPD.ebids@cpa.texas.gov.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Respondents must provide $1,000,000 in commercial general liability insurance and maintain Financial Strength Ratings of "A-" or better from AM Best. The CPA reserves the right to award to multiple contractors per line item, allowing customers to select based on best value. A 1.5% Texas SmartBuy administrative fee will be charged on purchase prices, and contract pricing may be adjusted annually using the Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index or through tariff adjustment provisions. While no minimum purchase quantities are guaranteed, the total procurement spans approximately 505,350 square feet of laminate sheeting. Pricing must be firm, all-inclusive, and fixed, with unit prices including statewide delivery on an FOB Destination basis. Delivery timeframes will be evaluated as a best-value factor, with vendors expected to provide detailed delivery capabilities across statewide locations.