Sanitary Napkins

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is seeking to procure sanitary napkins through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) with Bid Number IW230927 for its prison store. The solicitation requires 2,935 cases of specific sanitary napkins, with each case containing 288 individually wrapped napkins that are 8 inches long, without wings, in regular flow, tri-fold, unscented, hypoallergenic, non-dispersing, and featuring adhesive strips. The preferred brand is Sierrasoft (Part #: SH1224C), and delivery is expected within 14 calendar days of award to the TDCJ Prison Store in Huntsville, TX. Electronic bid submissions are preferred via email to bids@tdcj.texas.gov, with a recommended attachment size limit of 10 MB and submissions required in Microsoft Office or PDF formats. The bid opening is scheduled for October 16, 2025, at 3 P.M., with bidders required to provide detailed pricing, unit prices, and total contract value.

Bidders must comply with Texas state bidder preferences and various state statutes related to vendor eligibility, including provisions concerning suspension, debarment, and terrorism restrictions. The solicitation includes requirements for maintaining compliance with state and federal procurement guidelines, though specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents. Potential vendors must proactively submit their contact information (name, phone number, and email) to ensure receipt of any solicitation amendments, which will be posted on the Electronic State Business Daily. While the exact contract value is not specified, bidders are expected to provide comprehensive pricing information. The TDCJ emphasizes that vendors are responsible for confirming receipt of all amendments and maintaining eligibility throughout the procurement process, with the agency taking no responsibility for electronic submissions that may be filtered or prevented from reaching their destination server.