Description
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is seeking bids for the procurement of blanket material. The material should be nonwoven, needle-punched from a combination of 40% virgin synthetic poly staple and 60% recycled synthetic/natural fiber with no wool content. The fabric should be charcoal gray in color and meet certain flame retardancy standards. The finished product must not continue to flame for more than two seconds after the burner is removed, and the maximum length of char must not exceed six inches. The weight of the material should be 20 ounces per linear yard, +/- 5%. The core size should be 3" inside diameter.
• The blanket material will be used by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
• The material should meet the specified standards for flame retardancy and weight.
• The delivery of the material may be a factor in the award of the contract.
• The contractor will be required to comply with TDCJ security procedures when making deliveries to correctional facilities.
• The contractor should provide a point of contact for the submitted bid response.
• The contractor should quote freight F.O.B. destination, paid and allowed.