Texas DIR/ESBD #304T-26-180A1.1

Texas Solicits Chemicals for Statewide Janitorial and Laundry Product Manufacturing

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Statewide Procurement Division, is seeking bids for chemicals used in janitorial and laundry product manufacturing, with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a primary customer. - Government Buyer: - Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Statewide Procurement Division (SPD) - Major customer: Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) - OEMs Referenced: - 3-V Inc (Fluorescent Brightener) - Harcros Chemical Group (Hydrochloric Acid) - Haifa Negev Technologies Ltd (Phosphoric Acid) - Amtex Chemicals, LLC (Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose) - Energy Solutions, LLC (Surfactant) - Products Requested: - Fluorescent Brightener (Fluostain I), 1,000 lbs (referenced: 3-V Inc, OPTIBLANC 2M/G CONC) - Hydrochloric Acid, Technical Grade, 12,480 lbs (referenced: Harcros Chemical Group) - Phosphoric Acid, 85% Technical, 24,000 lbs (referenced: Haifa Negev Technologies Ltd) - Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, 12,000 lbs (referenced: Amtex Chemicals, LLC Detercel) - Surfactant, Nonionic Nonxyphenoxl Ethanol, 60,000 lbs (referenced: Energy Solutions, LLC NP-9) - Notable Requirements: - All products must meet detailed chemical, packaging, and shelf life specifications (shelf life from 1 to 3 years depending on product) - Minimum order quantities and specific packaging (e.g., 30 lb bags, 55-gallon drums) - Mandatory submission of price sheet and certificate of analysis - Compliance with chemical property standards (e.g., purity, pH, color, heavy metals limits) - Delivery required statewide across multiple districts - Vendors must have dual CTCD/CTCM certification - Estimated contract value: $800,000

Description

The Statewide Procurement Division (SPD), a division of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA), is requesting sealed responses for chemicals used in janitorial and laundry product manufacturing. A major customer for these items is the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). The procurement involves supplying various chemicals including fluorescent brightener, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, and nonionic surfactant. The contract requires dual CTCD/CTCM certification and covers multiple districts across Texas with an estimated value of $800,000. Responses are due by July 7, 2026, at 1:30 PM Central Time.

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