Shoe Sole Pellets

The Statewide Procurement Division of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is soliciting sealed bids for Shoe Sole Pellets under solicitation number 304T-26-520A1, with a response deadline of June 29, 2026, at 1:30 pm Central Time. The primary customer for these items is the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and the procurement is governed by Texas state laws and regulations rather than federal acquisition rules, though it follows structured procurement procedures. The technical specifications require Thermo Plastic Resin (TPR) Compound, Tan, with an injection melt temperature of 140–150 degrees Celsius ±2 degrees and a melt flow index tested at 190 degrees Celsius under 5kG, conforming to ASTM D1238 for melt flow and ASTM D412-C for tear resistance. All submitted products must be new, unused, and in first-class condition, accompanied by laboratory test results from a nationally accredited lab such as A2LA, dated no earlier than 12 months before the solicitation posting. Respondents must submit samples within seven calendar days if requested, and failure to comply with sample submission or conformity requirements results in automatic disqualification. The Mandatory Price Sheet, provided in .xml or .xlsx format, must be completed with delivery times after receipt of order, and bid submissions must include fully executed attachments, respondent information, insurance documentation, and any applicable preferences or conflict disclosures. The contract, if awarded, will have an initial term beginning on the effective date specified in the Notice of Award and ending on September 30, 2027, with four optional renewal periods extending through September 30, 2030. Deliveries must occur Monday through Thursday between 8:00 AM and 1:30 PM, strictly adhere to the purchase order-specified TDCJ unit address, and avoid any delivery vehicle presence of minors or pets. All shipments require weather-resistant labeling containing brand name, package quantity, lot number, and the purchase order number, with every item tagged or marked with the exact part number from the order; failure to do so may result in return at the vendor’s expense. Invoicing requires itemized submissions to the "Bill To" address on the purchase order, including the contractor’s Texas Identification Number, contract number, purchase order number, and detailed line-item data, with payment terms typically 30 days as per Texas Government Code