Procurement of Chemicals via Purchase Order

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has issued Invitation for Bids IM236265 to establish a purchase order for the procurement of 6,064 pounds of Plurafac LF 400 chemicals. The product, manufactured by Emco Distributors, Inc under part number 16987A379, must be delivered in 379lb drums to the TDCJ Childress Distribution Warehouse in Texas. Bids are due by 3 PM on December 19, 2025, and can be submitted electronically to bids@tdcj.texas.gov or via a signed hard copy to the TDCJ Contracts and Procurement office in Huntsville. Freight charges must be included in the unit cost, and shipping terms are F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed. The contract includes strict compliance requirements, including adherence to Personnel Directive PD-29 regarding sexual misconduct with inmates and the requirement for security escorts during all deliveries to TDCJ facilities. Vendors are prohibited from using artificial intelligence in the performance of the contract without prior written consent. Additionally, the awarded vendor agrees that any payments due may be applied to eliminate debts owed to the State of Texas, such as delinquent taxes or child support. Bidders must certify they are not on the federal government's terrorism watch list and are not subject to any governmental suspension or debarment. Payment terms are set at Net 30.