Raw Materials

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is soliciting bids under solicitation number IW252223 to establish a purchase order for the procurement of raw materials, with responses due by June 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time. The solicitation requires delivery of all 23 line items to the TDCJ Coffield Unit Metal Fabrication facility in Texas, with the vendor exempt from unloading responsibilities at the destination. Specific material specifications are mandatory and defined via Amendment No. 1: flat bar items 8 and 16 must conform to ASTM A36 standard, galvanized sheet metal in item 15 must be 22 gauge, 48 inches by 120 inches, with a G90 coating weight, and stainless steel 304 round bar in item 22 must meet ASTM A276 specifications. Bidders are required to acknowledge receipt of Amendment No. 1 either on the face of their bid or by returning one copy of the amendment; failure to do so will result in the bid being excluded from consideration. The procurement uses NAICS code 424990 and is managed by Contract Specialist Candice Johnson, who can be reached via email or phone for inquiries. No total contract value has been disclosed, and no details regarding evaluation factors, payment terms, contract administration, packaging requirements, or inspection procedures beyond the specified material standards are provided. The solicitation does not indicate a set-aside status or additional special requirements beyond the technical and acknowledgment conditions outlined.