Procurement of Locks

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is seeking bids for a specialized lock procurement opportunity through Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number IM220343. The solicitation involves purchasing specific lock components for the TDCJ Coffield Unit Metal Fabrication facility in Tennessee Colony, TX, including 6 units of right hand deadlatchless cylinders, 6 units of left hand deadlatchless cylinders, 12 units of pigtail connections, and 5 units of keys. Bids are due on June 13, 2025, at 3 P.M., with electronic submission preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, subject to a 10 MB attachment limit per email. Bidders must provide unit pricing with freight quoted F.O.B. destination, prepaid and allowed. The procurement process includes compliance requirements such as Texas Bidder preferences and E-Verify system compliance, with multiple certification statements regarding state and federal regulations. TDCJ reserves the right to make awards based on low line item bids, total line items, or combinations that best serve the state's interests, maintaining the ability to reject any or all bid items.

The solicitation appears to be open to all qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and compliance requirements. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, standard Texas state procurement practices typically encourage participation from historically underutilized businesses (HUBs). The bid allows for both electronic and hard copy submissions, providing flexibility for potential bidders. No specific incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement appears to be a targeted, specific purchase with precise technical requirements for lock components, suggesting a focused, specialized procurement effort. While an exact award value is not specified, the procurement involves multiple units of lock components, indicating a modest but specific procurement need for the TDCJ Coffield Unit's metal fabrication facility.