Tactical Polo Shirts

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is soliciting bids for tactical polo shirts through Invitation for Bid (IFB) IW210847. The procurement requires 1,250 total polo shirts, specifically 1,000 X-Large and 250 2X-Large in light grey (PMS Cool Grey 6C), manufactured by Cornerstone. These tactical polo shirts must feature 6.6 ounce snag-proof polyester fabric, a 3-button placket, mic clips, raglan sleeves, and reinforced dual pen pockets with precise sizing specifications. Delivery is required to the TDCJ Hightower Unit Garment Factory in Dayton, Texas. Electronic bid submissions must be sent to bids@tdcj.texas.gov with a 10MB attachment limit by March 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Bidders are required to quote freight F.O.B. destination prepaid and allowed. Potential vendors must adhere to strict security requirements for correctional facility deliveries, including mandatory security escorts and contraband prohibitions. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by March 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST, with answers to be posted on the Electronic State Business Daily by March 11, 2025.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, bidders must meet several vendor certification requirements. These include compliance with regulations related to relationships with Israel, Iran, Sudan, and foreign terrorist organizations, as well as E-Verify usage and COVID-19 documentation. The bid terms specify that prices must remain firm for 30 days from bid opening, and payment will be processed 30 calendar days after proper invoice submission. The solicitation does not indicate a specific contract value or budget range for the tactical polo shirts. Vendors must maintain electronic funds transfer capabilities and submit invoices to TDCJ's Accounts Payable office in Huntsville. The procurement appears to be a one-time purchase order for uniform shirts rather than a long-term contract, with delivery requirements focused on meeting the specific needs of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's operational requirements.