Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #IW249211
TDCJ Solicits 36,000 lbs of PHIL CHEM PROSIZE TP WITH PENFLEX for Textile Mill
Posted
April 16, 2026
Respond By
May 01, 2026
Identifier
IW249211
NAICS
424690
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is seeking bids for a large-volume chemical procurement to support textile manufacturing operations at a correctional facility. - Government Buyer: - Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Contracts and Procurement Department, Institutional Division - Office located at Two Financial Plaza, Suite 525, Huntsville, TX - OEMs and Vendors: - PHIL CHEM is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer for the requested chemical product - Products/Services Requested: - 36,000 pounds of PROSIZE TP WITH PENFLEX (Manufacturer Part #: 180-86) - Description: Natural and synthetic polymer blend (white powder) used for slashing cotton yarn in textile production - Key features: High tensile strength, elongation, adhesion, and film-forming properties; pH 5.0–8.0; viscosity specifications provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only the specified brand and part number (PHIL CHEM PROSIZE TP WITH PENFLEX) will be accepted - Delivery must be made to the Estelle Unit Textile Mill, a correctional facility in Huntsville, TX - Vendors must comply with Texas procurement laws and security procedures for correctional facility deliveries - FOB destination pricing required (freight prepaid and allowed) - Strict adherence to submission format and deadlines; electronic or hard copy responses accepted - Estimated contract value is approximately $49,579
Description
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is requesting bids to establish a purchase order for the procurement of chemicals. The solicitation requires bidders to submit responses electronically or by hard copy by May 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Bidders must conform exactly to the specifications provided, including proposing only the specified brand names and models. The solicitation includes detailed submission requirements and contact information for the primary contact, Kelly Pegoda.