Selective Pallet Racks

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requesting bids to establish a purchase order for selective pallet racks under IFB IW261990, with bids due August 14, 2026. Vendors must submit specification data sheets and complete bidding documentation through the TDCJ Procurement Portal at https://tdcj.bonfirehub.com. The primary contact is Catherine Cain, CTCD, at Catherine.Cain@tdcj.texas.gov; technical support for the Bonfire procurement system is available from Euna Procurement Solutions at support.bonfire@eunasolutions.com.

The scope includes selective pallet rack systems with specified dimensional and load-capacity requirements and material standards. The IFB may include set-aside provisions for certified minority-owned or women-owned business enterprises under Texas law. All bids must comply with TDCJ's standard purchasing terms and conditions (TC 07.26). Unit pricing must be submitted and governs in the event of extension errors. Responses must remain firm for thirty days from the due date and be quoted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and allowed. The TDCJ reserves the right to award based on low line-item response, low total of line-items, or any combination serving the state's best interest, and may reject any items at its sole discretion. The contract may be extended up to three months at the state's sole discretion.

Respondents must obtain a Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer Identification Number prior to award and comply with E-Verify requirements for employee eligibility verification. Purchases for state use are exempt from state and federal sales and excise taxes. The contract is subject to the availability of appropriated state funds; the TDCJ reserves the right to terminate or cancel without penalty if funds become unavailable. Complete solicitation details, pricing requirements, delivery schedules, and performance requirements are available on the TDCJ Procurement Portal.