Texas DIR/ESBD #304T-27-180A1.2

Texas seeks chemicals for janitorial and laundry product manufacturing

Texas is seeking bids for chemicals used in janitorial and laundry product manufacturing, with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a major customer. - Government Buyer: - Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Statewide Procurement Division (SPD) - Major customer: Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) - OEMs and Referenced Manufacturers: - 3-V Inc (Fluorescent Brightener) - Harcros Chemical Group (Hydrochloric Acid) - Haifa Negev Technologies Ltd (Phosphoric Acid) - Amtex Chemicals, LLC/Detercel (Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose) - Spectrum/Spectrum SLS-30 and Sierra Chemicals Holdings, Inc./SCH-SLS-30 (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) - Products Requested: - Fluorescent Brightener (Fluostain I), OPTIBLANC 2M/G CONC, 1,000 lbs (minimum order 300 lbs) - Hydrochloric Acid, Technical Grade, 20 Degrees Baume, 12,720 lbs (minimum order 12,720 lbs) - Phosphoric Acid, 85% Technical, 24,000 lbs (minimum order 18,504 lbs) - Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, 1,200 lbs (minimum order 12,000 lbs) - Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, 58,500 lbs (minimum order 12,000 lbs) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Each chemical must meet detailed specifications for purity, packaging, shelf life, and chemical properties - Minimum order quantities and specific packaging (e.g., moisture-proof bags, poly drums) - Mandatory submission of price sheet and certificate of analysis - Equivalent products may be accepted if they meet all stated specifications - Delivery statewide, with shelf life and storage requirements - Estimated contract value: $379,877

Description

The Statewide Procurement Division (SPD), a division of the 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 solicitation includes specific chemical products such as fluorescent brightener, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, and sodium lauryl sulfate, with detailed specifications and packaging requirements. The estimated contract value is $379,877, and responses are due by September 10, 2026, at 1:30 PM Central Time.

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