"We Have Been There Done That Program"

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is requesting bids to establish a purchase order for the "We've Been There Done That" Program under Section 2155.067 of the Texas Government Code, with bids due July 31, 2026. This procurement is restricted to bids conforming exactly to specified brand name(s); only exact-match bids will be considered for award.

Texas-based bidders may be eligible for preferential consideration under 34 TAC Rule 20.306 if ownership is held by a Texas resident service-disabled veteran or if goods are produced in Texas. The source does not disclose the specific brand name(s) required, quantities, estimated value, contract term, or scope details beyond the program name.

Respondents must hold a Texas Identification Number and Federal Employer Identification Number prior to contract award. Pricing must be quoted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and allowed. All responses must be time-stamped at the designated office by the due date and time, signed by an authorized representative, and remain firm for 30 days from the response due date. Late or unsigned responses will not be considered. The TDCJ reserves the right to award on low line-item response, low total of line items, or any combination serving the state's best interest, and may extend any resulting contract up to three months at its sole discretion. The contract is subject to termination without penalty based on non-appropriation of funds. Invoices and correspondence should be directed to TDCJ Accounts Payable, P.O. Box 4018, Huntsville, TX 77342-4018. Respondents are prohibited from contacting user department personnel.