Rolled Bond Paper

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is seeking a Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) for rolled bond paper through Invitation for Bids (IFB IW202788). The solicitation requires 840 CWT of white bond paper with specific technical specifications, including 50 lb weight, minimum 84 brightness, 11" roll width, 40" (+/- 1") roll diameter, and 3" core diameter. Delivery is mandated to the TDCJ Torres Unit Print Shop located in Hondo, Texas. Bids are due on February 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with a prior deadline of February 13, 2025, for submitting questions. The initial contract term runs from the award date through August 31, 2025, with an optional renewal period from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. Vendors must quote freight F.O.B. destination prepaid and allowed, with potential price adjustments during the renewal period based on the Producer Price Index (PPI) WPU09150636. Submission methods include electronic submission to bids@tdcj.texas.gov (with a 10 MB attachment limit) or hard copy submissions, and vendors may be required to provide a 1/2 roll sample for testing within 14 days of notification.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. Example manufacturers referenced include Resolute Forest Products and Norpac, but no incumbent vendors are identified. The solicitation includes standard security requirements for deliveries to correctional facilities, such as mandatory security escorts and vehicle inspections. Specific pricing details are not provided, but vendors must submit unit pricing with freight costs incorporated. The terms and conditions document indicates that TDCJ reserves the right to make awards based on low line item bids, total line items, or combinations that best serve state interests. Vendors must comply with standard state procurement requirements, including registering for the Texas Identification Number System (T.I.N.S.), providing their Federal Employer's Identification Number, and adhering to electronic accessibility compliance standards. While a precise budget range is not specified, the procurement is for 840 CWT of bond paper, suggesting a moderate-scale purchasing opportunity for the TDCJ print operations.