Raw Materials - Not Emergency

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is seeking bids for a raw materials procurement through Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. IW233284. The solicitation targets metal fabrication materials to be delivered to the TDCJ Coffield Unit Metal Fabrication facility in Tennessee Colony, Texas. Specific materials include metal sheet (125,000 units), flat bar stock (10,000 and 150,000 units), and angle iron (165,000 and 265,000 units), all composed of carbon steel conforming to ASTM standards. The bid opening is scheduled for November 13, 2025, at 3:00 P.M., with electronic submissions accepted at BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV or hard copy submissions to the TDCJ Contracts and Procurement office in Huntsville. Bidders must provide a point of contact with name, phone number, and email address, and submit pricing on a firm fixed-price basis with F.O.B. destination freight. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder meeting all specifications, with delivery being a key evaluation factor, and will be effective for up to three months at TDCJ's discretion.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with suspension and debarment requirements and provide their Texas and Federal Identification Numbers. The solicitation includes mandatory security requirements for deliveries to correctional facilities, such as security escorts, background checks, and vehicle inspections. Payment terms are set at 30 calendar days after invoice receipt and goods delivery completion. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the procurement involves multiple line items of metal fabrication materials. Bidders are required to register with the TDCJ contact person to ensure receipt of any solicitation amendments, with the agency emphasizing that bidders are responsible for confirming amendment receipt prior to the closing date. The contract allows TDCJ to reject any or all bids and places significant communication responsibility on the bidders themselves.