CISCOR BODY ALARM PENDANTS, AND NYLON PENDANT CASES

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is soliciting CISCOR BODY ALARM PENDANTS and NYLON PENDANT CASES under solicitation number IW249953, with bids due by May 27, 2026. The contract is governed by the laws of the State of Texas, with any legal actions required to be filed in Travis County, and obligates the vendor to indemnify the agency and the State against claims related to intellectual property infringement, including all defense costs and attorneys’ fees. The vendor must comply with all state and federal requirements, including E-Verify verification for all employees working in Texas or the United States, certification that neither the bidder nor its principals are suspended, debarred, or listed on the Federal Terrorism Watch List, and adherence to prohibitions against contracting with foreign-owned companies linked to critical infrastructure under Chapter 2274 of the Government Code, including restrictions related to entities majority-owned or headquartered in China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia. The vendor must also certify compliance with anti-bribery, antitrust, and child support laws, and may be required to submit a Disclosure of Interested Parties form if the contract value exceeds one million dollars. All goods must be shipped F.O.B. destination, freight prepaid, with units clearly marked with the purchase order number and part number as specified; over-shipping is prohibited and will result in return at the vendor’s expense. Each shipment must include applicable Material Safety Data Sheets and be delivered to the designated TDCJ unit; deliveries must occur during normal working hours unless approved in advance, and failure to meet delivery timelines or specifications may result in the state procuring elsewhere and charging the vendor for additional costs. Inspection and testing of goods may be conducted by TDCJ personnel at the vendor’s facility, and the vendor bears all costs if items fail to meet specifications. Acceptance may be revoked upon discovery of latent defects. Invoices must be itemized exactly as listed on the purchase order, reference the E- prefixed PO number and a valid PIN, be submitted separately for each shipment, and be sent to TDCJ Accounts Payable in Huntsville, Texas, with discounted invoices eligible for email submission. Payment is due thirty calendar days after the uncontested receipt of goods, invoice, or service completion, with direct deposit strongly encouraged. The award will be based on price, past performance, quality, and other best-value factors, with consideration given to early payment discounts and statutory preferences. The State retains exclusive ownership of all