CLEAR VINYL

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is seeking bids to establish a purchase order for the procurement of clear vinyl. The vinyl must meet specific requirements, including a minimum thickness of 16 mil, a breaking strength of 170#/fill 150#, and flame retardancy that meets the test requirements for Class A of 16 CFR Part 1633 or 1632. The bidder must quote freight F.O.B. destination, paid and allowed, and delivery may be a factor in the award. The TDCJ reserves the right to accept and receive not more than 10% in excess of the quantity of goods ordered. • The clear vinyl must be double-coated institutional clear film with a PVC reinforcement of 1000D x 1000D polyester, 6x6 inserted warp knit. • The thickness of the vinyl must be 16 mil, and the adhesion must be 22#/2" (ASTM D-751) not able to separate. • The breaking strength must be warp 170#/fill 150# (ASTM D7514 grab method), and the tear resistance must be warp 100#/fill 90# (ASTM D-751 trapezoidal method). • The flame retardancy must meet the test requirements for Class A of 16 CFR Part 1633 or 1632. • The antimicrobial finishes on textile materials must pass the parallel streak method, and the hydrostatic resistance must be 200 minimum (ASTM D751 active standard procedure A - pressure application by Mullen-type hydrostatic tester). • The rolls of fabric must be 32 inches wide, 100 yards per each roll, with a maximum of one splice per roll, and the splice piece must not be smaller than 25 yards in length. • The rolls shall have a 2 to 3 inch core and be received on pallets.