Thermo Plastic Resin Compound

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is soliciting bids for 35,400 pounds of thermoplastic resin (TPR) compound specifically manufactured by SOL L TEROPLASTICS, Brand/Model CT095-60A-BG0096, for direct injection molding of canvas shoe soles in tan color. The procurement requires the material to meet precise technical specifications, including Shore A hardness of 60 +/- 2, elongation of 500% >450, density of 1.1 g/cc +/- 0.02, tensile strength of 2.5 MPA +/- 0.25, abrasion resistance >450 MM3, and tear strength of 24 N/MM 24 >22. The solicitation, identified as Invitation for Bids (IFB IW204332), requires delivery FOB destination to the TDCJ Clements Unit Shoe Factory in Amarillo, TX. Key dates include a bid submission deadline of December 18, 2024 at 3 P.M., with questions due by December 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM (CST), and answers to be posted on the Electronic State Business Daily by December 11, 2024. Bidders are encouraged to submit electronically via BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV with a 10 MB attachment limit per email, though hard copy submissions are also accepted.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations. Bidders must certify they are not subject to suspension, debarment, or terrorism restrictions and must not appear on federal watchlists. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and no specific award value or budget range is mentioned in the documentation. The procurement appears to be a standard purchase of specialized manufacturing materials for the TDCJ's shoe production facility, with a focus on precise material specifications. Potential bidders must carefully review the technical requirements and ensure their proposed TPR compound meets the exact specifications outlined in the invitation. Electronic bid submission is preferred, but the TDCJ will accept hard copy submissions as an alternative method of proposal delivery.