Procurement of Liquid Chlorine Cylinders

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is soliciting bids for the procurement of liquid chlorine cylinders, to be delivered to the C.T. Terrell Unit Maintenance facility in Rosharon, Texas. The invitation for bids (IFB) covers a contract period from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, and includes four specific line items: 65 cylinders of chlorine with contents, 190 cylinders of 150 lbs. chlorine cylinder rentals, 20 cylinders, and 50 cylinders of 1-ton chlorine cylinders. The chlorine must meet stringent chemical purity standards, with a minimum chlorine weight of 99.5% and specific requirements for moisture, chloroform, and other chemical properties. Bids must be electronically submitted to bids@tdcj.texas.gov by August 29, 2025, at 3 P.M., with a 10 MB attachment limit per email and a preference for Microsoft Office or PDF formats. Pricing must remain firm through September 30, 2025, and vendors must comply with chlorine institute repackaging guidelines and DOT standards.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Potential bidders must complete a comprehensive certification process that includes numerous legal and operational compliance requirements, such as public information responsibilities, child support obligations, suspension and debarment status, and various state and federal regulatory compliance checks. Vendors must certify they are not suspended from doing business with state or federal governments, will not engage with foreign terrorist organizations, and will comply with cybersecurity training requirements and E-Verify employment verification. The manufacturer for the chlorine cylinders is identified as PVS DX, Inc. While specific award values are not detailed in the provided documents, the solicitation covers cylinder procurement and rental for a one-year contract period. Bidders are required to submit contact information to ensure receipt of any potential amendments to the solicitation, with the understanding that all updates will be posted on the Electronic State Business Daily.