Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #304T-26-520A1.1
Texas Solicits 1.8 Million Pounds of TPR Shoe Sole Pellets for Department of Criminal Justice
Posted
July 20, 2026
Respond By
August 11, 2026
Identifier
304T-26-520A1.1
NAICS
325211, 424340
This procurement opportunity is for the supply of Shoe Sole Pellets (Thermo Plastic Resin, TPR Compound) for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, managed by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division. - Government Buyer: - Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Statewide Procurement Division - Primary end user: Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) - Products/Services Requested: - Approximately 1,800,000 pounds of Thermo Plastic Resin (TPR) Compound, tan in color - Product must meet specific physical and testing standards: - Shore A hardness: 60 +/- 2 - Elongation: 450-500% - Density: 1.1 g/cc +/- 0.02 - Tensile strength: 2.5 MPa +/- 0.25 - Abrasion resistance: 350-450 mm3 - Tear strength: 22-24 N/mm - Injection melt temperature: 140-150°C - Melt flow index at 190°C with 5 kg load - Must comply with ASTM and DIN testing standards - Delivery to TDCJ Clements Unit Shoe Factory, Amarillo, TX - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No specific OEM or brand required; open to all qualified manufacturers - Firm pricing with escalation provisions based on Producer Price Index or tariffs - All shipping must be FOB Destination, with strict delivery windows (Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM) - Compliance with security and delivery protocols for correctional facilities - Laboratory test results, descriptive product literature, and samples may be required - Insurance documentation and state certifications required - Estimated contract value: approximately $2,538,000 - NIGP code: 52059 (Pellets, Shoe Sole)
Description
The Statewide Procurement Division (SPD), a division of the Comptroller Of Public Accounts (CPA), is requesting sealed responses for the procurement of Shoe Sole Pellets. These pellets are primarily for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The solicitation includes detailed specifications, submission requirements, and contract terms. The estimated contract value is approximately $2,538,000.00, and responses are due by August 11, 2026, at 1:30 PM Central Time.