Vinyl Plank Flooring-Clemens Unit

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Contracts and Procurement Department has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a materials-only procurement of vinyl plank flooring for the Clemens Unit. The specific procurement requests 25 pallets of LifeProof vinyl plank flooring, with each case containing 7 planks measuring 8.7" wide x 48" long x 22 mil thick in the Balsam Wilderness color (Manufacturer #031649114). Bids are due on January 21, 2025, at 3 P.M. CST, with questions having been due by December 30, 2024, at 10:00 AM CST. The delivery location is TDCJ Clemens Unit Maintenance at 11034 HWY 36, Brazoria, TX 77422. Vendors must quote freight F.O.B. destination, prepaid and allowed, with freight included in the price unless specifically noted otherwise. Electronic bid submissions are preferred via email to BIDS@TDCJ.TEXAS.GOV with a 10 MB attachment limit, though one original signed paper copy is also acceptable. Alternate products may be considered with TDCJ approval if specification sheets are submitted with the bid.

The solicitation includes no specific set-aside designations or preferences for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement requires strict adherence to security protocols for correctional facility deliveries, including mandatory security escort protocols and contraband restrictions. Vendors must comply with specific security requirements, including limitations on personnel interaction with inmates and restrictions on carrying cash or prohibited items into the facility. No specific budget range or incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation. The procurement is focused solely on material acquisition, with no labor components included. Potential bidders must carefully review the security protocols and facility-specific delivery requirements, as failure to comply could result in bid disqualification. The successful vendor will need to coordinate closely with TDCJ facility staff to ensure proper delivery and adherence to all established security guidelines.