Textiles, Fibers, and Piece Goods

The Statewide Procurement Division of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of textiles, fibers, and piece goods under solicitation number 304T-26-850A2, with a response deadline of June 25, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. Central Time in Austin, Texas. This invitation for bids targets suppliers to provide specialized materials, including nylon flag fabric, lightweight gray twill, inner nylon, jersey knit, filament spun bonded polypropylene, cotton batting, fiberfill, clear vinyl, cotton waste, and willowed gin motes, primarily for use by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The contract is structured under the NAICS code 424310 with an initial term expiring on May 31, 2027, and includes two optional one-year renewal periods extending through May 31, 2029. Pricing is set on a firm with escalation basis, and while estimated quantities are provided in the mandatory price sheet, no minimum purchase volume or guaranteed compensation is assured. Delivery must be FOB destination, with all unit prices inclusive of shipping, handling, and fuel charges to designated locations across Texas, and time is of the essence for performance. All responses must strictly conform to solicitation requirements, failing which they will be disqualified. Key mandatory components include the signed Execution of Response (Attachment A), a properly completed Mandatory Price Sheet in .xml or .xlsx format, and laboratory test reports from an independent domestic lab for each applicable line item. Pre-award samples, such as a minimum of three yards per color for nylon flag fabric, must be submitted within sixty days if requested and must meet exact specifications. Packaging and labeling standards are rigorous: fabrics must be wrapped in heavy poly plastic, shipped on cones inside secure boxes protected from weather, palletized with no more than four layers, shrink-wrapped, and clearly marked with brand name, lot number, yardage, dye lot, and purchase order number. Quality standards are defined by ASTM and AATCC testing methods, and all materials must be new and free of defects affecting safety, appearance, or serviceability. The state retains ownership of all work products, may unilaterally amend the contract for legal compliance, and may terminate without penalty upon 30 days' notice. Contractors must maintain $500,000 commercial general liability insurance with AM Best ratings of "A-" or better and comply