TDCJ - Stiles Unit - Procurement of Bulk Wire

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requesting bids to establish a purchase order for bulk wire procurement at the Stiles Unit in Beaumont, Texas, with bids due July 22, 2026.

The procurement covers various wire types and gauges with specified conductor materials, insulation types, and dimensional requirements for institutional operations and maintenance. Bidders must submit unit pricing for each wire type and gauge as enumerated in the procurement specification document. Award will be based on best value to the state, considering pricing, previous performance, quality and conformance to specifications, and other best-value factors. The TDCJ reserves the right to award on the basis of low line-item response, low total of line-items, or any other combination serving the state's best interest, and may reject any or all items.

Bidders must hold a Texas Identification Number (TINS) and Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) prior to contract award. All responses must be submitted in writing, time-stamped at the designated office on or before the deadline, and remain firm for 30 days from the due date. Unsigned or late responses will not be considered. Pricing shall be quoted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and allowed unless otherwise specified. All goods are subject to TDCJ inspection and testing; vendors bear costs if products fail to meet specifications. Respondents must certify compliance with E-Verify system usage, suspension and debarment status, child support obligations, energy company boycott restrictions, and prohibitions on discriminating against firearm entities. The contract is subject to termination for non-appropriation or unavailability of funds, and the TDCJ may terminate for convenience with 30 days' written notice.