Thermo Plastic Resin (TPR) Compound

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Background The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is seeking bids to establish a purchase order for the procurement of Thermo Plastic Resin (TPR) Compound specifically for use in shoes. The TDCJ's mission includes providing a safe and secure environment for staff and inmates, and this procurement supports their operational needs. Work Details The contract involves supplying 38,400 pounds of Thermo Plastic Resin (TPR) Compound used for direct injection molding of canvas shoe soles. The specific product required is identified by stock number 520-59, with the model specified as CT095-60A-BGO096. The compound must meet various properties and testing standards, including: 1) Shore A hardness after 3 seconds: 60 +/- 2 (ASTM D2240) 2) Elongation: 500% > 450 (ASTM D415-c) 3) Density: 1.1 G/cc +/- 2.02 at 23 degrees Celsius (ASTM D-792) 4) Tensile strength: 2.5 MPA +/- 0.25 (ASTM D412-c) 5) Abrasion resistance: >450 MM3 (DIN 53516) 6) Tear strength: 24 N/mm >22 (ISO 527) 7) Injection melt temperature: 140-150 degrees Celsius +/- 2 degrees Celsius 8) Melt flow index: >60 at 190 degrees Celsius - /5 KG (ASTM D1238). Delivery is to be made to the TDCI Clements Unit Shoe Factory located at 9601 Spur 591, Amarillo, TX. Period of Performance The desired delivery date for the product is January 27, 2026. Place of Performance Delivery will take place at the TDCI Clements Unit Shoe Factory located at 9601 Spur 591, Amarillo, TX. Bidder Requirements Bidders must comply with all applicable rules and regulations related to procurement in Texas. They must certify that they are not suspended or debarred from receiving state contracts and are not listed on the Federal Government's Terrorism Watch List. Additionally, bidders must provide proof of eligibility to participate in this transaction and ensure compliance with all relevant statutes regarding procurement.