THREAD

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is requesting bids to establish a purchase order for the procurement of thread. The thread is required for the TDCJ Clements Unit Shoe Factory. Bidders must provide the name, phone number, and email of a point of contact for the submitted bid response. The TDCJ may request samples prior to award for evaluation purposes. The vendor agrees not to use any artificial intelligence in the performance of this contract without prior written consent of the TDCJ. • The thread must be 1000/9 polyester string with a break strength of 157 lbs and an average elongation of 25%. • The thread must be put up on 4 lb. spools or TDCJ-approved alternates. • The vendor must deliver the thread to the TDCJ Clements Unit Shoe Factory. • The vendor must comply with all terms and conditions, including security procedures, when making deliveries to correctional facilities. • The vendor must not introduce any type of contraband onto any TDCJ facility. • The vendor must adhere to the provisions found in Personnel Directive PD-29, "Sexual Misconduct with Inmates."