"We've Been There Done That " Rehab Program at Plane State Jail Facility

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is soliciting bids to establish a purchase order for the "We've Been There Done That" Rehab Program at Plane State Jail Facility, with bids due September 23, 2026. This is a proprietary procurement under Texas Government Code Section 2155.067, meaning only bids conforming exactly to the specified brand name(s) will be considered for award — bidders must propose only the brand name(s) stated in the specifications.

Bidders may be eligible for preference consideration under Texas Administrative Code Rule 20.306 if they qualify as Texas-based businesses owned by Texas residents who are service-disabled veterans or if goods are produced in Texas.

The service period runs from the date of award through August 31, 2027. Bidders must possess a Texas Identification Number (T.I.N.S.) and Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) prior to contract award. All costs in the proposed budget must be reasonable, necessary, and allowable under state statutes and department policy; non-allowable costs include alcoholic beverages, bad debts, fundraising, political lobbying, and tobacco products. Bidders must comply with E-Verify employment verification requirements and certify compliance with debarment status, child support obligations, antitrust laws, and prohibitions on boycotts of Israel and energy companies.

Responses must remain firm for 30 days from the response due date. Pricing shall be quoted F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid and allowed unless otherwise stated. The TDCJ reserves the right to make awards based on low line-item response, low total of line-items, or any combination serving the best interests of the State, and may extend any resulting contract up to three months at its sole discretion. The contract is subject to the availability of state funds and legislative appropriation, with no quantity guarantees provided. All payments will be processed through the Comptroller of Public Accounts, with provisions for electronic funds transfer available upon request.