Thermo Plastic Resin

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is soliciting bids for the procurement of 35,400 pounds of Thermo Plastic Resin (TPR) Compound to be used for the direct injection molding of canvas shoe soles at the TDCJ Clements Unit Shoe Factory in Amarillo, Texas. The TDCJ has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) detailing the technical specifications for the TPR Compound, including requirements for Shore A hardness, elongation, density, tensile strength, abrasion resistance, tear strength, and melt flow index. Bids are due by 3 P.M. on October 10, 2024, and can be submitted electronically or as hard copies. The TDCJ will award the contract to the bidder that provides the best value, considering factors such as pricing, past performance, quality, and compliance with specifications. Awarded vendors must comply with TDCJ security procedures when making deliveries to correctional facilities.

The IFB states that the TDCJ will not accept bids from vendors that have been suspended, debarred, or are on the federal government's Terrorism Watch List. The contract is contingent on the availability of appropriated funds, and the TDCJ reserves the right to terminate the contract if funds are unavailable. The IFB does not specify the contract term, but notes that any contract may be extended up to three months at the sole discretion of the State. The TDCJ has not provided information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this requirement, nor has it indicated any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond.