Threaded Broom Handles

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department is soliciting bids for 10,000 threaded broom handles through Invitation for Bids (IFB) number IW201188. The procurement requires broom handles that must be free of knots, splinters, and imperfections, with specific technical specifications including rounded ends, standard ACME heavy metal zinc die cast threads, and precise dimensional requirements of 15/16" x 54" with a tolerance of +/- 1/32". The handles must have a moisture content not exceeding 15% and can be manufactured from either Southern Yellow Pine or hardwood like Poplar, with a clear finish. Bids are due electronically or via hard copy by December 3, 2024, at 3:00 PM, with questions accepted until November 18, 2024, at 12:00 PM (CST). Delivery is specified to the Ferguson Unit Mop and Broom Factory in Midway, TX, with F.O.B. destination pricing and freight prepaid and allowed. Vendors must comply with TDCJ security procedures, including potential security escorts and strict guidelines on contraband items when delivering to correctional facilities.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned in the documents, the procurement appears open to various vendors who can meet the technical specifications and security requirements. The solicitation does not indicate any specific restrictions on vendor types or provide details about incumbent vendors. There are no explicit budget ranges or award values disclosed in the available documentation. Electronic bid submission is preferred via BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV, with alternative hard copy submission options available at the TDCJ Contracts and Procurement office in Huntsville, TX. Vendors must maintain direct deposit and electronic funds transfer capabilities. The successful bidder will be required to provide broom handles that meet exact technical specifications, with careful attention to material quality, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with TDCJ's stringent security protocols for delivery to correctional facilities.