Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #304T-26-520A1
Texas Comptroller Solicits 1.8 Million Pounds of TPR Shoe Sole Pellets for TDCJ
Posted
June 03, 2026
Respond By
June 29, 2026
Identifier
304T-26-520A1
NAICS
424610, 325211, 424340
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, through its Statewide Procurement Division, is seeking bids for a large-scale supply of shoe sole pellets for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). - Buyer: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Statewide Procurement Division - End user: Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) - Product requested: - Approximately 1,800,000 pounds of Thermo Plastic Resin (TPR) Compound, Tan - Product must meet detailed ASTM and DIN physical and testing standards (hardness, elongation, density, tensile strength, abrasion resistance, tear strength, injection melt temperature, melt flow index) - Delivery to TDCJ Clements Unit Shoe Factory, Amarillo, TX - No specific OEMs or brands are named; solicitation is open to any qualified manufacturer or supplier able to meet technical and regulatory requirements - Notable requirements: - Strict compliance with Texas Department of Criminal Justice security and packaging protocols - Firm pricing with escalation provisions tied to Producer Price Index or tariffs - Mandatory sample submission and descriptive literature - Bidders must meet Texas state certification and compliance standards (CTCD/CTCM, anti-fraud, EEO, child support) - Contract term: Initial period through September 30, 2027, with up to four one-year renewal options (potentially through 2031) and a possible additional one-year extension - Estimated contract value: $2,538,000
Description
The Statewide Procurement Division (SPD), a division of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA), is requesting sealed responses for the procurement of Shoe Sole Pellets. These pellets are primarily for use by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The solicitation includes detailed specifications, submission requirements, and contract terms. The estimated contract value is approximately $2,538,000, and the response deadline is June 29, 2026, at 1:30 PM Central Time.