Steel Stock Trailer

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requesting bids to establish a purchase order for procurement of a steel stock trailer, with bids due July 28, 2026.

All responses must be submitted on the official TDCJ form by the specified due date and time; late or unsigned responses are rejected without exception. Respondents must obtain a Texas Identification Number (T.I.N.S.) and Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) prior to award and certify compliance with E-Verify system utilization, suspension and debarment status, child support obligation compliance, and certifications regarding business practices with foreign entities and boycott prohibitions. Pricing and benefits must be at least as favorable as those provided to any previous client for similar services or products.

All communications regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to the designated purchaser; respondents are prohibited from contacting user department personnel. Firm pricing must be held for 30 days from the response due date, and delivery must be quoted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid. TDCJ reserves the right to award on the basis of low line-item response, low total of line-items, or any combination serving the state's best interest, and retains authority to reject any or all items and waive minor technicalities.

All goods are subject to inspection and testing at the vendor's expense if products fail to meet specifications. For purchases exceeding $25,000, vendor performance will be reported through the Vendor Performance Tracking System. The contract is subject to termination without penalty based on legislative action or lack of appropriated funds, and TDCJ may terminate for convenience with 30 calendar days' written notice. TDCJ will furnish tax exemption certificates for state purchases.