Thermo Plastic Resin

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is seeking a bid for 35,400 pounds of tan-colored Thermo Plastic Resin (TPR) compound specifically for direct injection molding of canvas shoe soles. The solicitation requires the TPR to be manufactured by SOL L Termoplastics, brand/model CTU95-60A-BG0096, with precise technical specifications including Shore A hardness of 60 +/- 2, elongation of 500% >450, density of 1.1 g/cc +/- 0.02, and specific testing standards for injection melt temperature and material performance. The bid (IFB number IW207674) is due on February 5, 2025, at 3 P.M., with electronic submissions preferred via BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV or hard copy delivery accepted. Bidders must submit questions by January 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM (CST), and the delivery destination is the TDCJ Clements Unit Shoe Factory in Amarillo, TX. Pricing terms are F.O.B. destination, prepaid and allowed, with bidders required to specify any additional freight/delivery charges. The procurement includes strict security requirements for deliveries to correctional facilities and prohibits the use of artificial intelligence in contract performance without prior written TDCJ consent.

The solicitation does not specify any explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Bidders must have both a Texas Identification Number System (TINS) and Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) prior to contract award. The TDCJ reserves the right to make awards based on low line item bid, low total of line items, or any combination that serves the state's best interest, with evaluation criteria including price, vendor's previous performance record, quality, and conformance to specifications. While no specific budget range is provided, the procurement covers 35,400 pounds of specialized TPR compound. The contract terms include a 30-day bid validity period, with payments to be made within 30 calendar days after receipt of an uncontested invoice or goods receipt. Vendors should note the comprehensive terms and conditions, which outline detailed requirements for submission, delivery, and contract performance, emphasizing the need for precise adherence to technical specifications and agency guidelines.